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Robton Family History

Robton 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: Rowton, Roston, Robson, Roton, Routon, Royston, Orton, Ruston, Holton

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Where is the Robton family from?

You can see how Robton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Robton family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Robton families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there was 1 Robton family living in Sussex. This was 100% of all the recorded Robton's in United Kingdom. Sussex had the highest population of Robton families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Robton 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 140 census records available for the last name Robton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Robton 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Robton. 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 13 military records available for the last name Robton. For the veterans among your Robton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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