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Roberts Family History
Roberts Genealogy & Family TreeRoberts is an English name first found in Kent, England, where the earliest Roberts ancestor—Willelmum filius Roberti—was listed in the Domesday Book in the 11th Century. It comes from the given name Robert, which is composed of the Old German words hrod and behrt, meaning “fame” and “bright.” Roots of this name are also found in Wales, Germany, and Ireland. It is the sixth most common surname in Wales and the 45th most common in the United States. The family motto is “Deo adjuvante, fortuna sequatur” or “With God assisting, good fortune may follow.”
Other spellings include “Robarts,” “Robaits,” “Ropartz,” “Robberts,” “Ropert,” “Ruppert,” “Robins,” and “Robberds.” Notable people with the surname include American actress Julia Roberts (Pretty Woman, Erin Brockovich, Notting Hill), American actress Emma Roberts (Nancy Drew, Valentine’s Day, American Horror Story), and Barbara Millicent Roberts (better known as the popular children’s and collectors’ doll “Barbie”). The first Roberts to come to America was Elias Roberts in Virginia in 1624.
Roberts Birth Records
- Name Birth Date Death Date Location
- Abraham Roberts -- --, 1657 September 12, 1731 Massachusetts Bay Colony
- Margaret Roberts -- --, 1525 January 7, 1632 England
- John Roberts -- --, 1620 December 11, 1620
- Ann Roberts -- --, 1600 December 0, 1662 England
- Ann Roberts -- --, 1577 December 0, 1627 England
Roberts Death Records
- Name Birth Date Death Date Location
- Gilbert Roberts -- --, 1626 August 25, 1672 England
- Edmond Roberts -- --, 1636 December 0, 1640 Wales
- Sarah Roberts -- --, 1755 September 21, 1812 England
- Lemuel Roberts -- --, 1752 December 0, 1813 Connecticut
- Katherine Roberts -- --, 1693 May 29, 1740
