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Roinson Family History

Roinson 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, Ronson, Tronson, Pointon, Ranson, Pinson, Rondon, Soisson

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Where is the Roinson family from?

You can see how Roinson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Roinson family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Roinson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 12 Roinson families living in Tennessee. This was about 50% of all the recorded Roinson's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Roinson families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Roinson 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 Roinson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Roinson. 78% of Roinson 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
    78%
  • Laborer
    23%

What Roinson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 364 census records available for the last name Roinson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Roinson 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 Roinson. 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 56 military records available for the last name Roinson. For the veterans among your Roinson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Roinson lifespan?

Between 1996 and 1997, in the United States, Roinson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Roinson in 1996 was 85, and 69 in 1997.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Roinson

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Roinson 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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