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Robain Family History

Robain 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: Robin, Roblin, Robaina, Romain, Robbin, Bain, Rubin, Dobrin, Roman

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Where is the Robain family from?

You can see how Robain families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Robain family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1911. The most Robain families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 3 Robain families living in New Brunswick. This was 100% of all the recorded Robain's in Canada. New Brunswick had the highest population of Robain families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Robain 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 63 census records available for the last name Robain. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Robain 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 46 immigration records available for the last name Robain. 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 17 military records available for the last name Robain. For the veterans among your Robain ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Robain lifespan?

Between 1999 and 2002, in the United States, Robain life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Robain in 1999 was 64, and 83 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Robain 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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