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Roobson Family History

Roobson 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: Robson, Goodson, Rosson, Woodson, Rolfson, Hobson, Dobson, Rolison

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Where is the Roobson family from?

You can see how Roobson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Roobson family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Roobson family living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Roobson's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Roobson families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Roobson 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 15 census records available for the last name Roobson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Roobson 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Roobson. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Roobson. For the veterans among your Roobson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Roobson lifespan?

Average Roobson life expectancy in 1992 was 91 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Roobson 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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