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Robbs Family History

Robbs Surname Meaning

English (Lincolnshire): from the personal name Robb with genitival or post-medieval excrescent -s.

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


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Where is the Robbs family from?

You can see how Robbs families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Robbs family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Robbs families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 20 Robbs families living in Ontario. This was about 63% of all the recorded Robbs's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Robbs families in 1911.
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What did your Robbs ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Robbs. 23% of Robbs men worked as a Farmer and 20% of Robbs women worked as a Cook. Some less common occupations for Americans named Robbs were Salesman and Proprietor.

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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

  • Farmer
    23%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Farm Laborer
    10%
  • Salesman
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    20%
  • Teacher
    10%
  • Stenographer
    8%
  • Proprietor
    8%

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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Robbs. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Robbs 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 869 immigration records available for the last name Robbs. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Robbs. For the veterans among your Robbs ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Robbs lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Robbs life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Robbs in 1954 was 45, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Robbs 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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