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Robieson Family History

Robieson 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: Robinson, Robeson, Robison, Rubinson, Robberson, Tobiason, Robson

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Where is the Robieson family from?

You can see how Robieson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Robieson family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Robieson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 4 Robieson families living in Ontario. This was about 80% of all the recorded Robieson's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Robieson families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Robieson 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 Robieson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Robieson. 60% of Robieson men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Robieson women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Robieson were Machinist and Servant.

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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
    60%
  • Machinist
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    50%
  • Servant
    50%

What Robieson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Robieson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Robieson 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 66 immigration records available for the last name Robieson. 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 151 military records available for the last name Robieson. For the veterans among your Robieson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Robieson lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Robieson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Robieson in 1963 was 49, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Robieson 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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