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Robies Family History

Robies 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: Dobies, Robles, Robins, Robie, Rodes, Ries, Rodis, Rubis, Rokes

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Where is the Robies family from?

You can see how Robies families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Robies family name was found in Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there were 2 Robies families living in East Lothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Robies's in Scotland. East Lothian had the highest population of Robies families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Robies 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 Robies ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Assorter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Robies. 100% of Robies women worked as an Assorter.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Assorter
    100%

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Census Records

There are 89 census records available for the last name Robies. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Robies 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 152 immigration records available for the last name Robies. 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 28 military records available for the last name Robies. For the veterans among your Robies ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Robies lifespan?

Average Robies life expectancy in 1992 was 58 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Robies 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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