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Robertsen Family History

Robertsen 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: Robertson, Roberts, Albertsen, Roberton, Roberson, Robert, Sivertsen

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Where is the Robertsen family from?

You can see how Robertsen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Robertsen family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Robertsen families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there were 11 Robertsen families living in London. This was about 37% of all the recorded Robertsen's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Robertsen families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Robertsen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Robertsen ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Robertsen. 50% of Robertsen women worked as a Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Domestic Duties
    50%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    50%

What Robertsen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Robertsen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Robertsen 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Robertsen. 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 213 military records available for the last name Robertsen. For the veterans among your Robertsen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Robertsen lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Robertsen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Robertsen in 1965 was 68, and 59 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Robertsen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Robertsen 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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