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Robinet Family History

Robinet Surname Meaning

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

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


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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 1891 there were 4 Robinet families living in Essex. This was about 44% of all the recorded Robinet's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Robinet families in 1891.
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What did your Robinet ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Farm Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Robinet. 39% of Robinet men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Robinet women worked as a Farm Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Robinet were Farm Laborer and Housewife.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    39%
  • Laborer
    36%
  • Operator
    17%
  • Farm Laborer
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farm Laborer
    50%
  • Housewife
    50%

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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 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 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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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Robinet 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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