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Mc Robert Family History

Mc Robert 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: Mcroberts, Robert, Probert, Schobert, Cobert, Froberg, Corbett

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Where is the Mc Robert family from?

You can see how Mc Robert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mc Robert family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Mc Robert families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 3 Mc Robert families living in Nova Scotia. This was about 27% of all the recorded Mc Robert's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Mc Robert families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mc Robert surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mc Robert ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Mc Robert. 60% of Mc Robert 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    60%
  • Bookkeeper
    40%
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Census Records

There are 730 census records available for the last name Mc Robert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mc Robert 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 230 immigration records available for the last name Mc Robert. 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 419 military records available for the last name Mc Robert. For the veterans among your Mc Robert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mc Robert lifespan?

Between 1998 and 2001, in the United States, Mc Robert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Mc Robert in 1998 was 78, and 62 in 2001.

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