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Robinow Family History

Robinow 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: Robino, Robin, Rodino, Rubino, Rosenow, Robins, Robinson, Robison

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Where is the Robinow family from?

You can see how Robinow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Robinow family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Robinow families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Robinow families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Robinow's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Robinow families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Robinow 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 Robinow ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Robinow. 100% of Robinow women worked as an Unpaid 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

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Robinow family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 262 census records available for the last name Robinow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Robinow 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 245 immigration records available for the last name Robinow. 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 45 military records available for the last name Robinow. For the veterans among your Robinow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Robinow lifespan?

Between 1980 and 2001, in the United States, Robinow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Robinow in 1980 was 63, and 64 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Robinow

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Robinow 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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