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Robinette Family History

Robinette Surname Meaning

Altered form of English Robinett.

Altered form of French Robinet reflecting the Canadian and American French practice of sounding the final -t.

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


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Where is the Robinette family from?

You can see how Robinette families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Robinette family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Robinette families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 14 Robinette families living in Huntingdonshire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Robinette's in United Kingdom. Huntingdonshire had the highest population of Robinette families in 1891.
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What did your Robinette ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Robinette. 100% of Robinette women worked as an Unpaid 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 13,000 census records available for the last name Robinette. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Robinette 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 893 immigration records available for the last name Robinette. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Robinette. For the veterans among your Robinette ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Robinette lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Robinette life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Robinette in 1944 was 45, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Robinette 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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