This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Robas family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Robas Family History

Robas 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: Rodas, Ribas, Rosas, Rozas, Rojas, Romas, Robbs, Robar, Roxas, Rabas

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Robas family from?

You can see how Robas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Robas family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Robas families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 6 Robas families living in Nova Scotia. This was about 86% of all the recorded Robas's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Robas families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Robas surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What Robas family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 357 census records available for the last name Robas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Robas census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search Canadian census records for Robas

Passenger Lists

There are 268 immigration records available for the last name Robas. 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.

View all Robas immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 92 military records available for the last name Robas. For the veterans among your Robas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Robas military records

You've only scratched the surface of Robas family history

Discover More

What is the average Robas lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Robas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Robas in 1963 was 75, and 88 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Robas

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Robas 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Robas family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial