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Robon Family History

Robon 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, Tobon, Rolon, Sobon, Robson, Roton, Rabon, Robyn, Roon, Rook

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Where is the Robon family from?

You can see how Robon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Robon family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Robon families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 5 Robon families living in Ontario. This was about 71% of all the recorded Robon's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Robon families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Robon 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 Robon ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Laundress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Robon. 63% of Robon men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Robon women worked as a Laundress.

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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
    63%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Salesman
    8%
  • Operator
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laundress
    100%

What Robon family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 799 census records available for the last name Robon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Robon 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 51 immigration records available for the last name Robon. 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 45 military records available for the last name Robon. For the veterans among your Robon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Robon lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1992, in the United States, Robon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Robon in 1962 was 64, and 84 in 1992.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Robon 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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