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Roberson Family History

Roberson Surname Meaning

English: variant of Robertson.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Roberson family from?

You can see how Roberson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Roberson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Roberson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 326 Roberson families living in London. This was about 24% of all the recorded Roberson's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Roberson families in 1891.
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What did your Roberson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Roberson. 18% of Roberson men worked as a General Labourer and 76% of Roberson women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Roberson were Carpenter and 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    18%
  • Farm Labourer
    12%
  • Farmer
    10%
  • Carpenter
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    76%
  • Housewife
    3%
  • Private Means
    3%
  • Domestic Duties
    3%

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Census Records

There are 265,000 census records available for the last name Roberson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Roberson 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 7,000 immigration records available for the last name Roberson. 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 41,000 military records available for the last name Roberson. For the veterans among your Roberson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Roberson lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Roberson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1943, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Roberson in 1942 was 38, and 71 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Roberson 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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