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Robo Family History

Robo 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: Cobo, Bobo, Romo, Robl, Lobo, Rojo, Roby, Roso, Robb, Robe

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Where is the Robo family from?

You can see how Robo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Robo family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Robo families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Robo families living in Georgia. This was about 43% of all the recorded Robo's in USA. Georgia and 1 other state had the highest population of Robo families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Robo 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 Robo ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

What Robo family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 281 census records available for the last name Robo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Robo 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 67 immigration records available for the last name Robo. 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 49 military records available for the last name Robo. For the veterans among your Robo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Robo lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Robo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Robo in 1967 was 83, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Robo 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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