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Roblyer Family History

Roblyer Surname Meaning

Americanized form of French Robillard.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Roblyer family from?

You can see how Roblyer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Roblyer family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Roblyer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there was 1 Roblyer family living in Shetland. This was 100% of all the recorded Roblyer's in Scotland. Shetland had the highest population of Roblyer families in 1841.
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What did your Roblyer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Roblyer. 40% of Roblyer men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Roblyer women worked as a Teacher.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    40%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Teacher
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

What Roblyer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Roblyer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Roblyer census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 17 immigration records available for the last name Roblyer. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 219 military records available for the last name Roblyer. For the veterans among your Roblyer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Roblyer lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Roblyer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Roblyer in 1961 was 49, and 89 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Roblyer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Roblyer ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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