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Robonson Family History

Robonson 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: Robinson, Rosenson, Rubinson, Robson, Bonson, Robeson, Roloson

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Where is the Robonson family from?

You can see how Robonson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Robonson family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Robonson families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 15 Robonson families living in Ontario. This was about 43% of all the recorded Robonson's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Robonson families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Robonson 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 Robonson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Robonson. 50% of Robonson 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
    50%
  • Farmer
    30%
  • Clerk
    20%

What Robonson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 464 census records available for the last name Robonson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Robonson 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 106 immigration records available for the last name Robonson. 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 Robonson. For the veterans among your Robonson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Robonson lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1975, in the United States, Robonson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Robonson in 1969 was 35, and 59 in 1975.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Robonson

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Robonson 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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