History of your Surname
Get access to Mc Robb family records.Start a free trial

Mc Robb Family History

Mc Robb Name 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: Crabb, Mcnabb, Mcbroom, Cobb, Mccomb, Cribb, Mcroy, Mccrone, Mccrobie

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Black & white image of a young woman scientist

Where is the Mc Robb family from?

You can see how Mc Robb families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mc Robb family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Mc Robb families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 25 Mc Robb families living in Ontario. This was about 74% of all the recorded Mc Robb's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Mc Robb families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mc Robb surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Mc Robb ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Mc Robb. 100% of Mc Robb men worked as a Farmer. .

View Census Data for Mc Robb | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%
Black & white image of two construction labourers

What Mc Robb family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 186 census records available for the last name Mc Robb. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mc Robb census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search Canadian census records for Mc Robb

Passenger Lists

There are 188 immigration records available for the last name Mc Robb. 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.

View all Mc Robb immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 10 military records available for the last name Mc Robb. For the veterans among your Mc Robb ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Mc Robb military records

You've only scratched the surface of Mc Robb family history

Discover More

What is the average Mc Robb lifespan?

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Mc Robb family tree

Explore Your Tree

Browse profiles of historical people with the Mc Robb last name

Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial