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John Robert Family History

John Robert 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: Robert, Herbert, Joubert, Johner, Bohnert, Nobert, Von Berg, Probert

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Where is the John Robert family from?

You can see how John Robert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The John Robert family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 John Robert family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded John Robert's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of John Robert families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 414 census records available for the last name John Robert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, John 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 193 immigration records available for the last name John Robert. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 753 military records available for the last name John Robert. For the veterans among your John Robert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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