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Robkin Family History

Robkin 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, Dobkin, Rabkin, Roblin, Robbin, Rubin, Dobrin, Botkin, Ruskin

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Where is the Robkin family from?

You can see how Robkin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Robkin family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Robkin families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 4 Robkin families living in Quebec. This was about 67% of all the recorded Robkin's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Robkin families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Robkin 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 Robkin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Robkin. 100% of Robkin men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Robkin women worked as a Saleslady.

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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

  • Salesman
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    100%

What Robkin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 183 census records available for the last name Robkin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Robkin 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 96 immigration records available for the last name Robkin. 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 43 military records available for the last name Robkin. For the veterans among your Robkin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Robkin lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2000, in the United States, Robkin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Robkin in 1973 was 81, and 84 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Robkin

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Robkin 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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