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Robina Family History

Robina 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, Robida, Robino, Robaina, Robins, Rogina, Rubin, Regina, Romine

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Where is the Robina family from?

You can see how Robina families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Robina family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Robina families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 4 Robina families living in Ontario. This was about 33% of all the recorded Robina's in Canada. Ontario and 1 other province had the highest population of Robina families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Robina 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 Robina ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Robina. 34% of Robina men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Robina women worked as a Stenographer.

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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

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Machinist
    14%
  • Truck Driver
    14%
  • Salesman
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Robina family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 972 census records available for the last name Robina. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Robina 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 334 immigration records available for the last name Robina. 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 28 military records available for the last name Robina. For the veterans among your Robina ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Robina lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Robina life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Robina in 1967 was 71, and 39 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Robina

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Robina 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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