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Robartson Family History

Robartson 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, Robarts, Barton, Albertson, Roberts

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Where is the Robartson family from?

You can see how Robartson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Robartson family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Robartson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 5 Robartson families living in New York. This was about 38% of all the recorded Robartson's in USA. New York had the highest population of Robartson families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Robartson 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 1,000 census records available for the last name Robartson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Robartson 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 53 immigration records available for the last name Robartson. 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 58 military records available for the last name Robartson. For the veterans among your Robartson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Robartson lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Robartson ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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