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Robber Family History

Robber Name 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: Roeber, Robbe, Robben, Robbert, Rober, Ober, Rover, Kober, Roder

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Where is the Robber family from?

You can see how Robber families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Robber family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Robber families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1840 there was 1 Robber family living in New Hampshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Robber's in USA. New Hampshire had the highest population of Robber families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Robber surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Robber ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Robber. 60% of Robber men worked as a Laborer. .

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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 1940

  • Laborer
    60%
  • Salesman
    40%
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Census Records

There are 586 census records available for the last name Robber. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Robber 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 160 immigration records available for the last name Robber. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 60 military records available for the last name Robber. For the veterans among your Robber ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Robber lifespan?

Between 1990 and 1994, in the United States, Robber life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Robber in 1990 was 8, and 65 in 1994.

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