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Robian Family History

Robian 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: Robin, Cobian, Kocian, Rubin, Fabian, Roman, Rosman, Roan, Rozman

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Where is the Robian family from?

You can see how Robian families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Robian family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1881 and 1920. The most Robian families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Robian family living in Nova Scotia. This was about 50% of all the recorded Robian's in Canada. Nova Scotia and 1 other province had the highest population of Robian families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Robian 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 91 census records available for the last name Robian. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Robian 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Robian. 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 5 military records available for the last name Robian. For the veterans among your Robian ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Robian lifespan?

Between 1981 and 1985, in the United States, Robian life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Robian in 1981 was 78, and 63 in 1985.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Robian 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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