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Robedeau Family History

Robedeau 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: Robideau, Rondeau, Robideaux, Rabideau, Rosevear, Roedel, Goudeau

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Where is the Robedeau family from?

You can see how Robedeau families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Robedeau family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Robedeau families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 25 Robedeau families living in New Brunswick. This was about 50% of all the recorded Robedeau's in Canada. New Brunswick had the highest population of Robedeau families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Robedeau 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 Robedeau ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Robedeau. 29% of Robedeau men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Robedeau women worked as a Housewife.

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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
    29%
  • Farm Laborer
    15%
  • Plumber
    15%
  • Mechanic
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Robedeau family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 914 census records available for the last name Robedeau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Robedeau 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Robedeau. 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 119 military records available for the last name Robedeau. For the veterans among your Robedeau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Robedeau lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Robedeau life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Robedeau in 1963 was 78, and 76 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Robedeau

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Robedeau 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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