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Robideau Family History

Robideau Name Meaning

Altered form of French Robidoux .

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


Similar surnames: Robideaux, Rabideau, Robidoux, Robida, Robicheau, Robichaux

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Where is the Robideau family from?

You can see how Robideau families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Robideau family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Robideau families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 75 Robideau families living in Quebec. This was about 72% of all the recorded Robideau's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Robideau families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Robideau surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Robideau ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Domestic were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Robideau. 36% of Robideau men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Robideau women worked as a Domestic. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    36%
  • Labourer
    29%
  • Machinist
    22%
  • Employ
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Domestic
    100%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Robideau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Robideau 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 305 immigration records available for the last name Robideau. 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 876 military records available for the last name Robideau. For the veterans among your Robideau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Robideau lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Robideau life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Robideau in 1957 was 56, and 80 in 2004.

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