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Robby Family History

Robby 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: Hobby, Roby, Bobby, Robbe, Robb, Robey, Roxby, Robbs, Lobb, Hubby

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Where is the Robby family from?

You can see how Robby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Robby family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Robby families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Robby families living in Indiana. This was about 50% of all the recorded Robby's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Robby families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Robby 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 Robby ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farming and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Robby. 60% of Robby men worked as a Farming and 100% of Robby women worked as a Maid. .

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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

  • Farming
    60%
  • Welder
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%
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Census Records

There are 591 census records available for the last name Robby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Robby 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 115 immigration records available for the last name Robby. 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 199 military records available for the last name Robby. For the veterans among your Robby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Robby lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2000, in the United States, Robby life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Robby in 1966 was 65, and 85 in 2000.

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