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Robald Family History

Robald 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: Ronald, Bald, Roubal, Roybal, Sebald, Roland, Howald, Robel, Rogala

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Where is the Robald family from?

You can see how Robald families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Robald family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1911. The most Robald families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Robald family living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Robald's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Robald families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Robald surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 60 census records available for the last name Robald. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Robald 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Robald. 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 18 military records available for the last name Robald. For the veterans among your Robald ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Robald lifespan?

Average Robald life expectancy in 1988 was 14 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Robald 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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