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Robertson Macdonald Family History

Robertson Macdonald 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, Macdonald, Robertshaw, Mcdonald, Roberton, Roberson

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Where is the Robertson Macdonald family from?

You can see how Robertson Macdonald families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Robertson Macdonald family name was found in the UK, and Scotland between 1881 and 1891. The most Robertson Macdonald families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Robertson Macdonald families living in Oxfordshire. This was about 60% of all the recorded Robertson Macdonald's in United Kingdom. Oxfordshire had the highest population of Robertson Macdonald families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Robertson Macdonald. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Robertson Macdonald 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Robertson Macdonald. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Robertson Macdonald. For the veterans among your Robertson Macdonald ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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