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Early Origins of the Roba family

The surname Roba was first found in Florence (Italian: Firenze), originally the capital of Tuscany, then capital of the kingdom of Italy. On the River Arno there are numerous Florentine Churches, Museums, Galleries. It dates back to 313 A.D. The history is complex and turbulent. The de' Medici family are the notables. They were expelled in 1494 but they returned in 1512, out in 1527 and then returned. In those ancient times only persons of rank, the podesta, clergy, city officials, army officers, artists, landowners were entered into the records. To be recorded at this time, at the beginning of recorded history, was of itself a great distinction and indicative of noble ancestry.

Early History of the Roba family

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Roba Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Robal, Roba, Robaglia, Robbia, Robbio, Robegani and many more.

Early Notables of the Roba family

Prominent among members of the family was

  • the Robain family of Spain


United States Roba migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Roba Settlers in United States in the 18th Century
  • Jacques Roba, who settled in Louisiana in 1720

Canada Roba migration to Canada +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Roba Settlers in Canada in the 19th Century
  • John Roba, who arrived in Ontario in 1871


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