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Roberte Family History

Roberte 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: Robert, Roberts, Roberge, Roberto, Roberti, Gobert, Roberg, Oberle

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Where is the Roberte family from?

You can see how Roberte families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Roberte family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Roberte families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1840 there was 1 Roberte family living in Tennessee. This was 100% of all the recorded Roberte's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Roberte families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Roberte 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 Roberte ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Roberte. 26% of Roberte men worked as a Farmer and 11% of Roberte women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Roberte were Salesman and Seamstress. .

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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

  • Farmer
    26%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Truck Driver
    8%
  • Salesman
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    11%
  • Maid
    11%
  • Servant
    9%
  • Seamstress
    9%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Roberte. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Roberte 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 431 immigration records available for the last name Roberte. 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 84 military records available for the last name Roberte. For the veterans among your Roberte ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Roberte lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1997, in the United States, Roberte life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Roberte in 1968 was 52, and 83 in 1997.

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