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Robtson Family History

Robtson 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: Robson, Routson, Robeson, Robison, Rowton, Robertson, Rosson, Roston

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Where is the Robtson family from?

You can see how Robtson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Robtson family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Robtson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there was 1 Robtson family living in Kincardineshire. This was about 33% of all the recorded Robtson's in Scotland. Kincardineshire and 2 other counties had the highest population of Robtson families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Robtson 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 Robtson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Robtson. 100% of Robtson men worked as a Farmer Laborer.

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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 Laborer
    100%

What Robtson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 258 census records available for the last name Robtson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Robtson 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Robtson. 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 50 military records available for the last name Robtson. For the veterans among your Robtson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Robtson lifespan?

Between 1980 and 1992, in the United States, Robtson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Robtson in 1980 was 64, and 29 in 1992.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Robtson

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Robtson 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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