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Robshaw Family History

Robshaw Surname Meaning

English (West Yorkshire): variant of Robertshaw.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Robshaw family from?

You can see how Robshaw families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Robshaw family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Robshaw families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 6 Robshaw families living in Alberta. This was about 32% of all the recorded Robshaw's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Robshaw families in 1911.
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What did your Robshaw ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Robshaw. 24% of Robshaw men worked as a General Labourer and 73% of Robshaw women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Robshaw were Colliery Hewer and Unpaid Domestic Duti.

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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 1939

  • General Labourer
    24%
  • Builders Labourer
    20%
  • Incapacitated
    16%
  • Colliery Hewer
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    73%
  • Housewife
    6%
  • Domestic Servant
    5%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duti
    4%

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Census Records

There are 11,000 census records available for the last name Robshaw. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Robshaw 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 528 immigration records available for the last name Robshaw. 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 595 military records available for the last name Robshaw. For the veterans among your Robshaw ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Robshaw lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Robshaw life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Robshaw in 1963 was 73, and 88 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Robshaw 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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