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Robsion Family History

Robsion 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: Robson, Royston, Rolston, Robin, Rosson, Roston, Rossin, Hobson

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Where is the Robsion family from?

You can see how Robsion families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Robsion family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Robsion families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Robsion families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 53% of all the recorded Robsion's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Robsion families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Robsion 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 Robsion ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Robsion. 100% of Robsion men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 229 census records available for the last name Robsion. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Robsion 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Robsion. 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 42 military records available for the last name Robsion. For the veterans among your Robsion ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Robsion lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2000, in the United States, Robsion life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Robsion in 1963 was 62, and 78 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Robsion 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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