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Robbinson Family History

Robbinson Surname Meaning

Altered form of English or French Robinson.

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


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Where is the Robbinson family from?

You can see how Robbinson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Robbinson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Robbinson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 5 Robbinson families living in Ontario. This was about 42% of all the recorded Robbinson's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Robbinson families in 1911.
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What did your Robbinson ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Robbinson. 100% of Robbinson 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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 12,000 census records available for the last name Robbinson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Robbinson 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 401 immigration records available for the last name Robbinson. 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 Robbinson. For the veterans among your Robbinson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Robbinson lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Robbinson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Robbinson in 1966 was 69, and 85 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Robbinson 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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