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Robill Family History

Robill 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: Bill, Roll, Rosell, Rowell, Robin, Cogbill, Robel, Rodell, Revill

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Where is the Robill family from?

You can see how Robill families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Robill family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Robill families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Robill family living in Connecticut. This was about 50% of all the recorded Robill's in USA. Connecticut and 1 other state had the highest population of Robill families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Robill 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 11 census records available for the last name Robill. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Robill 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Robill. 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 Robill. For the veterans among your Robill ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Robill lifespan?

Between 1991 and 1999, in the United States, Robill life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Robill in 1991 was 28, and 75 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Robill 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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