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Robinston Family History

Robinston 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: Robinson, Rubinson, Robison, Royston, Covington, Rolston, Johnston

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Where is the Robinston family from?

You can see how Robinston families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Robinston family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Robinston families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there was 1 Robinston family living in Warwickshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Robinston's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Robinston families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Robinston 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 Robinston ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Robinston. 50% of Robinston men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

What Robinston family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 414 census records available for the last name Robinston. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Robinston 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Robinston. 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 43 military records available for the last name Robinston. For the veterans among your Robinston ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Robinston lifespan?

Between 1982 and 2003, in the United States, Robinston life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Robinston in 1982 was 88, and 56 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Robinston 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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