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Robbe Family History

Robbe Name Meaning

North German East Frisian and Dutch; French (also Robbé): from the personal name Robbe a short form of Robert . Compare Robe French (also Robbé): nickname derived from Old French robber ‘to steal’ thus denoting a thief or in the case of the accentuated spelling a robbed despoiled person. Compare Robe

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


Similar surnames: Nobbe, Robb, Robe, Robben, Robbie, Wobbe, Dobbe, Kobbe, Robin, Rogge

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Where is the Robbe family from?

You can see how Robbe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Robbe family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Robbe families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 6 Robbe families living in New York. This was about 40% of all the recorded Robbe's in USA. New York had the highest population of Robbe families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Robbe surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Robbe ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Robbe. 28% of Robbe men worked as a Salesman and 30% of Robbe women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Robbe were Farmer and 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 1940

  • Salesman
    28%
  • Clerk
    19%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Farmer
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    30%
  • Housekeeper
    24%
  • Housework
    12%
  • Domestic
    12%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Robbe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Robbe 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 513 immigration records available for the last name Robbe. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Robbe. For the veterans among your Robbe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Robbe lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Robbe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Robbe in 1959 was 35, and 87 in 2004.

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