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Roboff Family History

Roboff Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Rosoff, Rogoff, Roloff, Duboff, Boff, Boroff, Roof, Rohloff, Ruoff

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Where is the Roboff family from?

You can see how Roboff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Roboff family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Roboff families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Roboff families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Roboff's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Roboff families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Roboff surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 68 census records available for the last name Roboff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Roboff 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Roboff. 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 4 military records available for the last name Roboff. For the veterans among your Roboff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Roboff lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1996, in the United States, Roboff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Roboff in 1969 was 56, and 67 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Roboff 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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