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Robig Family History

Robig 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, Roig, Wobig, Romig, Robie, Rong, Rubin, Rodis, Rubis, Tobin

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Where is the Robig family from?

You can see how Robig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Robig family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Robig families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Robig families living in West Virginia. This was about 75% of all the recorded Robig's in USA. West Virginia had the highest population of Robig families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Robig 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 30 census records available for the last name Robig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Robig 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 60 immigration records available for the last name Robig. 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 59 military records available for the last name Robig. For the veterans among your Robig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Robig lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Robig 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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