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Robus Family History

Robus Surname Meaning

apparently from a pet form of Robert but this is not certain. Compare Robb and perhaps Robbs.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Robus family from?

You can see how Robus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Robus family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Robus families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 24 Robus families living in Kent. This was about 47% of all the recorded Robus's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Robus families in 1891.
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What did your Robus ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Robus. 100% of Robus men worked as a General Labourer and 75% of Robus women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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

  • General Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    75%
  • Domestic Servant
    10%
  • Housekeeper
    10%
  • Domestic
    7%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Robus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Robus 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 471 immigration records available for the last name Robus. 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 215 military records available for the last name Robus. For the veterans among your Robus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Robus lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Robus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Robus in 1959 was 61, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Robus 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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