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Robilard Family History

Robilard 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: Robillard, Rouillard, Boilard, Pollard, Rowland, Roseland, Billard

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Where is the Robilard family from?

You can see how Robilard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Robilard family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Robilard families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 51 Robilard families living in Quebec. This was about 57% of all the recorded Robilard's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Robilard families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Robilard 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 Robilard ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Fils Cultivateur was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Robilard. 34% of Robilard men worked as a Fils Cultivateur.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Fils Cultivateur
    34%
  • Farmer
    34%
  • Tudiant
    34%

What Robilard family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 811 census records available for the last name Robilard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Robilard 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Robilard. 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 24 military records available for the last name Robilard. For the veterans among your Robilard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Robilard lifespan?

Average Robilard life expectancy in 1979 was 21 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Robilard 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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