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Robsin Family History

Robsin 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, Rossin, Rosin, Robson, Roblin, Robbin, Cousin, Rubin, Dobrin

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Where is the Robsin family from?

You can see how Robsin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Robsin family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Robsin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Robsin families living in Colorado. This was about 38% of all the recorded Robsin's in USA. Colorado had the highest population of Robsin families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Robsin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Robsin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Wpa were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Robsin. 50% of Robsin men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Robsin women worked as a Wpa.

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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
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Wpa
    100%

What Robsin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 332 census records available for the last name Robsin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Robsin 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Robsin. 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 22 military records available for the last name Robsin. For the veterans among your Robsin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Robsin lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1995, in the United States, Robsin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Robsin in 1965 was 59, and 91 in 1995.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Robsin 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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