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Robiston Family History

Robiston 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: Robison, Royston, Rolston, Roston, Sabiston, Robson, Rolison

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Where is the Robiston family from?

You can see how Robiston families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Robiston family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Robiston families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Robiston family living in Connecticut. This was 100% of all the recorded Robiston's in USA. Connecticut had the highest population of Robiston families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Robiston surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 60 census records available for the last name Robiston. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Robiston 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 immigration records available for the last name Robiston. 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 6 military records available for the last name Robiston. For the veterans among your Robiston ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Robiston lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1999, in the United States, Robiston life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Robiston in 1968 was 60, and 85 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Robiston 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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