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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
- Simon Roberts -- --, 1656 January 0, 1658 Massachusetts Bay Colony
- 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
Roberts Death Records
- Name Birth Date Death Date Location
- William Roberts -- --, 1695 December 0, 1735 Connecticut
- Benjamin Roberts -- --, 1698 February 14, 1774 Connecticut
- Joseph Roberts -- --, 1700 May 6, 1774
- Mary Roberts -- --, 1702 June 20, 1772 Connecticut Colony
- Maletta Roberts -- --, 1737 December 0, 1842 England
