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Robicheaux Family History

Robicheaux Surname Meaning

Altered form of French Robichaud.

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


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Where is the Robicheaux family from?

You can see how Robicheaux families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Robicheaux family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Robicheaux families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 8 Robicheaux families living in New Brunswick. This was about 73% of all the recorded Robicheaux's in Canada. New Brunswick had the highest population of Robicheaux families in 1911.
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What did your Robicheaux ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Robicheaux. 24% of Robicheaux men worked as a Laborer and 22% of Robicheaux women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Robicheaux were Labor and Librarian.

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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
    24%
  • Carpenter
    11%
  • Farmer
    9%
  • Labor
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    22%
  • Clerk
    22%
  • Waitress
    16%
  • Librarian
    11%

What Robicheaux family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Robicheaux. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Robicheaux 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 44 immigration records available for the last name Robicheaux. 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 477 military records available for the last name Robicheaux. For the veterans among your Robicheaux ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Robicheaux lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Robicheaux life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Robicheaux in 1953 was 39, and 71 in 2004.

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