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Robords Family History

Robords 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: Robirds, Robards, Roberds, Roberts, Roorda, Records, Robarts, Ribordy

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Where is the Robords family from?

You can see how Robords families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Robords family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Robords families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 15 Robords families living in Kentucky. This was about 63% of all the recorded Robords's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Robords families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 336 census records available for the last name Robords. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Robords 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Robords. 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 53 military records available for the last name Robords. For the veterans among your Robords ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Robords lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Robords life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Robords in 1964 was 76, and 73 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Robords 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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