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Robor Family History

Robor 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: Robar, Rober, Rook, Ober, Roos, Rover, Kober, Root, Roder, Robert

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Where is the Robor family from?

You can see how Robor families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Robor family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Robor families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Robor families living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Robor's in USA. New York had the highest population of Robor families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Robor 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 Robor ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Labor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Robor. 100% of Robor men worked as a Labor.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Labor
    100%

What Robor family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 131 census records available for the last name Robor. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Robor 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 Robor. 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 46 military records available for the last name Robor. For the veterans among your Robor ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Robor lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2001, in the United States, Robor life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Robor in 1967 was 39, and 60 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Robor

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Robor 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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