His family has been traced back to the 15th century in Vaudricourt, Pas-de-Calais; one of his ancestors Robert de Robespierre worked as notary in Carvin near Arras mid 17th century.
Keluarganya jika ditelusuri jejaknya pada abad 15 berasal dari Vadricourt, Pas-de-Calais. salah satu leluhurnya Robert de Robespierre bekerja sebagai notaris di Carvin dekat Arras pertengahan abad ke-17.