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Robnis Family History

Robnis 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: Ronis, Rodis, Rubis, Dobis, Robin, Nobis, Donis, Rones, Robles, Bonis

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Where is the Robnis family from?

You can see how Robnis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Robnis family name was found in the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1911. The most Robnis families were found in United Kingdom in 1891, and Canada in 1911. In 1911 there was 1 Robnis family living in Alberta. This was 100% of all the recorded Robnis's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Robnis families in 1911.
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Census Records

There are 33 census records available for the last name Robnis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Robnis 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Robnis. 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 Robnis. For the veterans among your Robnis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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