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Robisn Family History

Robisn 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: Robin, Robison, Rubin, Rodis, Rubis, Dobish, Tobin, Dobis, Rolin

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Where is the Robisn family from?

You can see how Robisn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Robisn family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Robisn families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 55% of all the recorded Robisn's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Robisn families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 54 census records available for the last name Robisn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Robisn 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Robisn. 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 2 military records available for the last name Robisn. For the veterans among your Robisn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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