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Robers Family History

Robers Surname Meaning

English: variant of Roberts.

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


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Where is the Robers family from?

You can see how Robers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Robers family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Robers families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 21 Robers families living in Ontario. This was about 43% of all the recorded Robers's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Robers families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Robers 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 Robers ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Robers. 22% of Robers men worked as a Farmer and 13% of Robers women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Robers were Truck Driver and Housework.

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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
    22%
  • Laborer
    22%
  • Proprietor
    5%
  • Truck Driver
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    13%
  • Teacher
    11%
  • Housekeeper
    11%
  • Housework
    9%

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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Robers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Robers 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Robers. 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 923 military records available for the last name Robers. For the veterans among your Robers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Robers lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Robers life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Robers in 1962 was 59, and 62 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Robers

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Robers 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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