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Robston Family History

Robston 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: Royston, Rolston, Roston, Robson, Colston, Ruston, Boston, Holston

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Where is the Robston family from?

You can see how Robston families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Robston family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Robston families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 7 Robston families living in Ontario. This was about 88% of all the recorded Robston's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Robston families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Robston 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 231 census records available for the last name Robston. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Robston 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 58 immigration records available for the last name Robston. 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 25 military records available for the last name Robston. For the veterans among your Robston ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Robston 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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