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Robateau Family History

Robateau Surname Meaning

Probably an altered form of French Raboteau: derivative of rabot ‘plane’ applied as an occupational name for a man who used the tool.

This surname is most common in Belize.

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


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You can see how Robateau families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Robateau family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Robateau families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 7 Robateau families living in Nova Scotia. This was about 58% of all the recorded Robateau's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Robateau families in 1911.
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Census Records

There are 84 census records available for the last name Robateau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Robateau 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 163 immigration records available for the last name Robateau. 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 7 military records available for the last name Robateau. For the veterans among your Robateau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Robateau lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Robateau life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Robateau in 1967 was 39, and 80 in 2002.

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