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Robbeson Family History

Robbeson 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, Robeson, Robson, Robinson, Robben, Robison, Roberson

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Where is the Robbeson family from?

You can see how Robbeson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Robbeson family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Robbeson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Robbeson families living in Indiana. This was about 19% of all the recorded Robbeson's in USA. Indiana and 1 other state had the highest population of Robbeson families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 195 census records available for the last name Robbeson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Robbeson 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Robbeson. 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 25 military records available for the last name Robbeson. For the veterans among your Robbeson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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