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Robbons Family History

Robbons 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: Robbins, Hobbins, Robson, Ribbens, Robins, Dobbins, Cobbins, Robben

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Where is the Robbons family from?

You can see how Robbons families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Robbons family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Robbons families were found in Scotland in 1871. In 1911 there were 2 Robbons families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Robbons's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Robbons families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Robbons surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 47 census records available for the last name Robbons. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Robbons 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Robbons. 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 6 military records available for the last name Robbons. For the veterans among your Robbons ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Robbons lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1995, in the United States, Robbons life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Robbons in 1971 was 73, and 57 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Robbons 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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