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Robinet Name Meaning

French: from a pet form of the personal name Robin .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Robinett, Romine, Robin, Romines, Robinette, Robnett, Robino, Rosine

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Where is the Robinet family from?

You can see how Robinet families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Robinet family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Robinet families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 39 Robinet families living in Ontario. This was about 98% of all the recorded Robinet's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Robinet families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Robinet surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Robinet ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Gardener was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Robinet. 30% of Robinet men worked as a Gardener. .

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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

  • Gardener
    30%
  • Butcher
    30%
  • Wine Mfr
    20%
  • Journalier
    20%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Robinet. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Robinet 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 688 immigration records available for the last name Robinet. 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 329 military records available for the last name Robinet. For the veterans among your Robinet ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Robinet lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Robinet life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Robinet in 1966 was 67, and 83 in 2003.

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