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Robnet Family History

Robnet 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: Robnett, Bonnet, Robert, Rodney, Rohner, Cornet, Rosner, Ronne, Robel

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Where is the Robnet family from?

You can see how Robnet families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Robnet family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Robnet families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Robnet families living in Ohio. This was about 50% of all the recorded Robnet's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Robnet families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Robnet 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 Robnet ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Robnet. 100% of Robnet 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
    100%

What Robnet family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 451 census records available for the last name Robnet. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Robnet 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Robnet. 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 33 military records available for the last name Robnet. For the veterans among your Robnet ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Robnet lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1988, in the United States, Robnet life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Robnet in 1972 was 83, and 70 in 1988.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Robnet 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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