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Robings Family History

Robings 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: Robins, Robin, Rosing, Romines, Rings, Robling, Rubins, Goings

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Where is the Robings family from?

You can see how Robings families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Robings family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Robings families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 2 Robings families living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Robings's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Robings families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Robings 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 Robings ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Robings. 100% of Robings men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 464 census records available for the last name Robings. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Robings 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Robings. 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 35 military records available for the last name Robings. For the veterans among your Robings ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Robings lifespan?

Average Robings life expectancy in 1972 was 93 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Robings 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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