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Robsom Family History

Robsom 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, Rosson, Rosol, Bossom, Rosso, Rubsam, Rossow, Folsom, Hobson

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Where is the Robsom family from?

You can see how Robsom families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Robsom family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1880. The most Robsom families were found in and USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Robsom family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Robsom's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Robsom families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Robsom surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 60 census records available for the last name Robsom. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Robsom 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Robsom. 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 15 military records available for the last name Robsom. For the veterans among your Robsom ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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