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Robbersen Family History

Robbersen 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: Robberson, Roberson, Robertson, Roberge, Dobberstein, Torgersen

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Where is the Robbersen family from?

You can see how Robbersen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Robbersen family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Robbersen families living in Arkansas. This was about 35% of all the recorded Robbersen's in USA. Arkansas and 1 other state had the highest population of Robbersen families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 33 census records available for the last name Robbersen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Robbersen 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Robbersen. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Robbersen. For the veterans among your Robbersen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Robbersen lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Robbersen 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Robbersen

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