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Roboy Family History

Roboy 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: Roby, Robey, Rook, Roos, Root, Roy, Raby, Dobry, Dobos, Rokos

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Where is the Roboy family from?

You can see how Roboy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Roboy family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1911. The most Roboy families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Roboy family living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Roboy's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Roboy families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Roboy 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 119 census records available for the last name Roboy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Roboy 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Roboy. 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 5 military records available for the last name Roboy. For the veterans among your Roboy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Roboy lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1990, in the United States, Roboy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Roboy in 1966 was 72, and 63 in 1990.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Roboy 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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