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Robra Family History

Robra 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: Mora, Rosa, Arora, Bora, Rota, Robert, Raba, Kobza, Borra, Roda

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Where is the Robra family from?

You can see how Robra families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Robra family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Robra families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Robra family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Robra's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Robra families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Robra 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 57 census records available for the last name Robra. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Robra 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 54 immigration records available for the last name Robra. 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 Robra. For the veterans among your Robra ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Robra lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1981, in the United States, Robra life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Robra in 1977 was 70, and 62 in 1981.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Robra 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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