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Roobinson Family History

Roobinson 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, Rubinson, Rollinson, Robison, Rosenson, Robberson

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Where is the Roobinson family from?

You can see how Roobinson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Roobinson family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Roobinson family living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Roobinson's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Roobinson families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Roobinson 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 31 census records available for the last name Roobinson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Roobinson 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Roobinson. 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 7 military records available for the last name Roobinson. For the veterans among your Roobinson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Roobinson lifespan?

Average Roobinson life expectancy in 1997 was 45 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Roobinson 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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