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Robatson Family History

Robatson 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, Robson, Routson, Robinson, Robeson, Robison, Roberson

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Where is the Robatson family from?

You can see how Robatson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Robatson family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1911. The most Robatson families were found in USA in 1880, and Scotland in 1841. In 1911 there was 1 Robatson family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Robatson's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Robatson families in 1911.
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What did your Robatson ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Stenographer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Robatson. 100% of Robatson women worked as a Stenographer.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Stenographer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 92 census records available for the last name Robatson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Robatson 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Robatson. 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 3 military records available for the last name Robatson. For the veterans among your Robatson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Robatson lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Robatson

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