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Robare Family History

Robare Surname Meaning

Altered form of French Robert. Compare Robar.

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


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Where is the Robare family from?

You can see how Robare families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Robare family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Robare families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 17 Robare families living in Quebec. This was about 74% of all the recorded Robare's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Robare families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Robare surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Robare ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Robare. 39% of Robare men worked as a Laborer and 32% of Robare women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Robare were Painter and Clerk.

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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
    39%
  • Truck Driver
    12%
  • Farmer
    11%
  • Painter
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    32%
  • Stenographer
    16%
  • Operator
    16%
  • Clerk
    16%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Robare. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Robare 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 154 immigration records available for the last name Robare. 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 921 military records available for the last name Robare. For the veterans among your Robare ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Robare lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Robare life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Robare in 1958 was 62, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Robare 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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