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Robley Family History

Robley Surname Meaning

Possibly also an Americanized form of Spanish Roble.

English (Cumberland): perhaps a habitational name from a lost or as yet unidentified place in northern England.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Robley family from?

You can see how Robley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Robley family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Robley families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 13 Robley families living in Alberta. This was about 41% of all the recorded Robley's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Robley families in 1911.
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What did your Robley ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Robley. 100% of Robley men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 10,000 census records available for the last name Robley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Robley 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 781 immigration records available for the last name Robley. 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 995 military records available for the last name Robley. For the veterans among your Robley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Robley lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Robley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Robley in 1962 was 76, and 77 in 2004.

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