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Robn Family History

Robn 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: Roan, Roen, Rohn, Ron, Robin, Robl, Roby, Robb, Robe, Robyn

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Where is the Robn family from?

You can see how Robn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Robn family name was found in Scotland between 1841 and 1851. The most Robn families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 4 Robn families living in Aberdeenshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Robn's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Robn families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Robn surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 56 census records available for the last name Robn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Robn 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Robn. 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 15 military records available for the last name Robn. For the veterans among your Robn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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