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Robbison Family History

Robbison 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: Robison, Cubbison, Robberson, Robson, Rowlison, Rolison, Rollison

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Where is the Robbison family from?

You can see how Robbison families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Robbison family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Robbison families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 15 Robbison families living in Nova Scotia. This was about 63% of all the recorded Robbison's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Robbison families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Robbison surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Robbison ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Servant were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Robbison. 32% of Robbison men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Robbison women worked as a Servant. Some less common occupations for Americans named Robbison were Miner and House Keeper.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    32%
  • Laborer
    28%
  • Labor
    11%
  • Miner
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Servant
    34%
  • Maid
    23%
  • Cook
    23%
  • House Keeper
    23%

What Robbison family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Robbison. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Robbison 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Robbison. 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 208 military records available for the last name Robbison. For the veterans among your Robbison ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Robbison lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1998, in the United States, Robbison life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Robbison in 1975 was 91, and 61 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Robbison

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Robbison 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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