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Robst Family History

Robst 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: Probst, Rost, Obst, Pobst, Jobst, Bobst, Brobst, Ross, Rose, Rout

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Where is the Robst family from?

You can see how Robst families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Robst family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Robst families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Robst families living in Iowa. This was about 33% of all the recorded Robst's in USA. Iowa and 2 other states had the highest population of Robst families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Robst surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Robst ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Robst. 100% of Robst men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Robst women worked as a Maid.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

What Robst family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 435 census records available for the last name Robst. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Robst 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 91 immigration records available for the last name Robst. 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 103 military records available for the last name Robst. For the veterans among your Robst ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Robst lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2003, in the United States, Robst life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Robst in 1957 was 57, and 75 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Robst

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Robst 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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