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Robishaw Family History

Robishaw Surname Meaning

English (Lancashire): variant of Robertshaw.

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


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Where is the Robishaw family from?

You can see how Robishaw families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Robishaw family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Robishaw families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 39 Robishaw families living in Lancashire. This was about 70% of all the recorded Robishaw's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Robishaw families in 1891.
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What did your Robishaw ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Motor Driver Heavy Work and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Robishaw. 100% of Robishaw men worked as a Motor Driver Heavy Work and 50% of Robishaw 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Motor Driver Heavy Work
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    50%
  • Home Duties
    25%
  • Household Duties
    25%

What Robishaw family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Robishaw. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Robishaw 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 185 immigration records available for the last name Robishaw. 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 534 military records available for the last name Robishaw. For the veterans among your Robishaw ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Robishaw lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Robishaw life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Robishaw in 1955 was 45, and 41 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Robishaw

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Robishaw 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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