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Robedee Family History

Robedee 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: Roedel, Roeder, Roberge, Roblee, Rode, Reder, Rodes, Roder, Robert

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Where is the Robedee family from?

You can see how Robedee families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Robedee family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Robedee families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 11 Robedee families living in Ontario. This was about 79% of all the recorded Robedee's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Robedee families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Robedee 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 Robedee ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Painter and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Robedee. 67% of Robedee men worked as a Painter and 100% of Robedee 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

  • Painter
    67%
  • Salesman
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Robedee family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 497 census records available for the last name Robedee. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Robedee 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Robedee. 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 102 military records available for the last name Robedee. For the veterans among your Robedee ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Robedee lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Robedee life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Robedee in 1959 was 48, and 77 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Robedee

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Robedee 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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