Origins of the Robards surname

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    In 1921, most Robardses lived in south-east

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    76 Robards Travel & migration records
    320 Robardses found in all Census records

    Interesting facts about Robards

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    Who were Robardses most likely to marry?

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    Roberts Or Robarts Or Robards Or Robord Or Robords Or Roberdses
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    What are the most common Robards first names?

    John

    William

    Mary

    Elizabeth

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    Common jobs for Robardses

    Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

    Commmon female occupations for Robardses in 1921

    Widow

    4

    Living On Own Means

    3

    Governess

    2

    Land Owner

    2

    Poper

    2

    Commmon male occupations for Robardses in 1921

    Lead Miner

    7

    Agricultural Labourer

    6

    Cordwainer

    6

    Farmer

    5

    Farm Hands

    4

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