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Robust Family History

Robust 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: Rout, Robert, Rust, Probst, Rost, Obst, Kobus, Rouse, Rous, Rogus

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Where is the Robust family from?

You can see how Robust families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Robust family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Robust families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Robust families living in Arkansas. This was about 38% of all the recorded Robust's in USA. Arkansas had the highest population of Robust families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Robust 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 182 census records available for the last name Robust. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Robust 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Robust. 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 34 military records available for the last name Robust. For the veterans among your Robust ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Robust lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Robust life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Robust in 1963 was 79, and 80 in 2003.

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