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Roberison Family History

Roberison 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: Robertson, Roberson, Robberson, Rogerson, Robeson, Roberton, Robison

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Where is the Roberison family from?

You can see how Roberison families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Roberison family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Roberison families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Roberison families living in Kent. This was about 22% of all the recorded Roberison's in United Kingdom. Kent and 3 other counties had the highest population of Roberison families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Roberison 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 Roberison ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Roberison. 75% of Roberison 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
    75%
  • Fisherman
    25%

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Census Records

There are 347 census records available for the last name Roberison. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Roberison 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Roberison. 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 47 military records available for the last name Roberison. For the veterans among your Roberison ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Roberison lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2000, in the United States, Roberison life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Roberison in 1972 was 48, and 61 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Roberison 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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