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Robia Family History

Robia 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: Robin, Rodia, Tobia, Robida, Robie, Cobia, Rosa, Rubin, Rota, Raba

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Where is the Robia family from?

You can see how Robia families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Robia family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Robia families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Robia families living in Rhode Island. This was 100% of all the recorded Robia's in USA. Rhode Island had the highest population of Robia families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Robia surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 241 census records available for the last name Robia. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Robia 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Robia. 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 55 military records available for the last name Robia. For the veterans among your Robia ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Robia lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2002, in the United States, Robia life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Robia in 1972 was 71, and 67 in 2002.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Robia 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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