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Robidow Family History

Robidow 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: Robida, Robidoux, Robino, Robison, Rondon, Robin, Rodino, Dobrow

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Where is the Robidow family from?

You can see how Robidow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Robidow family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Robidow families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Robidow families living in Dakota Territory. This was 100% of all the recorded Robidow's in USA. Dakota Territory had the highest population of Robidow families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Robidow 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 56 census records available for the last name Robidow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Robidow 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 immigration records available for the last name Robidow. 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 4 military records available for the last name Robidow. For the veterans among your Robidow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Robidow lifespan?

Average Robidow life expectancy in 1987 was 82 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Robidow 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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