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Robitaille Family History

Robitaille Name Meaning

French: unexplained.

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


Similar surnames: Gobeille, Rounsville, Somerville, Constable, Robare, Bataille

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Where is the Robitaille family from?

You can see how Robitaille families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Robitaille family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Robitaille families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 149 Robitaille families living in Ontario. This was about 79% of all the recorded Robitaille's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Robitaille families in 1911.
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What did your Robitaille ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Journalier and Commis were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Robitaille. 18% of Robitaille men worked as a Journalier and 13% of Robitaille women worked as a Commis. Some less common occupations for Americans named Robitaille were Labourer and Couturire. .

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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 1921

  • Journalier
    18%
  • Cultivateur
    18%
  • Farmer
    4%
  • Labourer
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Commis
    13%
  • Modiste
    10%
  • Cultivateur
    8%
  • Couturire
    7%
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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Robitaille. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 3,000 military records available for the last name Robitaille. For the veterans among your Robitaille ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Robitaille lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Robitaille life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Robitaille in 1950 was 79, and 80 in 2004.

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