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Robbin Family History

Robbin Surname Meaning

English: variant of Robin.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Robbin family from?

You can see how Robbin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Robbin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Robbin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 42 Robbin families living in Ontario. This was about 53% of all the recorded Robbin's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Robbin families in 1911.
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What did your Robbin ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Robbin. 56% of Robbin men worked as a Farmer.

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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 Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    56%
  • Clerk
    23%
  • Cultivateur
    23%

What Robbin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 10,000 census records available for the last name Robbin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Robbin 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Robbin. 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 953 military records available for the last name Robbin. For the veterans among your Robbin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Robbin lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Robbin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Robbin in 1957 was 60, and 71 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Robbin

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Robbin 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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