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Robotham Family History

Robotham Surname Meaning

English: variant of Rowbotham.

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


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Where is the Robotham family from?

You can see how Robotham families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Robotham family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Robotham families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 151 Robotham families living in Staffordshire. This was about 22% of all the recorded Robotham's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Robotham families in 1891.
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What did your Robotham ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Bricklayer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Robotham. 12% of Robotham men worked as a Bricklayer and 77% of Robotham women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Robotham were Incapacitated and Incapacitated.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Bricklayer
    12%
  • Farm Labourer
    12%
  • Carpenter
    9%
  • Incapacitated
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    77%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    5%
  • Private Means
    5%
  • Incapacitated
    2%

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Census Records

There are 11,000 census records available for the last name Robotham. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Robotham 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Robotham. 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 724 military records available for the last name Robotham. For the veterans among your Robotham ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Robotham lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Robotham life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Robotham in 1961 was 60, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Robotham 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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