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Robichau Family History

Robichau Name 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: Robichaux, Robicheau, Robichaud, Robideau, Robicheaux, Robishaw

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Where is the Robichau family from?

You can see how Robichau families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Robichau family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Robichau families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 86 Robichau families living in Nova Scotia. This was about 78% of all the recorded Robichau's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Robichau families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Robichau surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Robichau ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Robichau. 60% of Robichau men worked as a Laborer. .

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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
    60%
  • Carpenter
    40%
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What Robichau family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Robichau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Robichau 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 123 immigration records available for the last name Robichau. 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 119 military records available for the last name Robichau. For the veterans among your Robichau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Robichau lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Robichau life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Robichau in 1967 was 54, and 76 in 2004.

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