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Robertsson Family History

Robertsson Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Robertson, Roberton, Roberson, Albertson, Robertshaw, Roberts

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Where is the Robertsson family from?

You can see how Robertsson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Robertsson family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1891. The most Robertsson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Robertsson families living in Missouri. This was about 71% of all the recorded Robertsson's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Robertsson families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Robertsson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Robertsson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Robertsson. 100% of Robertsson men worked as a Laborer.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 153 census records available for the last name Robertsson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Robertsson census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 197 immigration records available for the last name Robertsson. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 17 military records available for the last name Robertsson. For the veterans among your Robertsson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Robertsson lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Robertsson

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