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Robie Name Meaning

English and Scottish: variant of Robey .

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


Similar surnames: Robin, Obie, Dobie, Sobie, Doble, Nobbe, Rolfe, Royse, Crosbie, Bodie

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Where is the Robie family from?

You can see how Robie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Robie family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Robie families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 11 Robie families living in Ontario. This was about 38% of all the recorded Robie's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Robie families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Robie surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Robie ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Robie. 50% of Robie men worked as a Farmer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Labourer
    50%
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Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Robie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Robie 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 Robie. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Robie. For the veterans among your Robie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Robie lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Robie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Robie in 1958 was 60, and 84 in 2004.

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