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Rorbertson Family History

Rorbertson 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: Robertson, Robberson, Roberton, Herbertson, Roberson, Humbertson

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Where is the Rorbertson family from?

You can see how Rorbertson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rorbertson family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Rorbertson families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 3 Rorbertson families living in Prince Edward Island. This was 100% of all the recorded Rorbertson's in Canada. Prince Edward Island had the highest population of Rorbertson families in 1911.
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Census Records

There are 62 census records available for the last name Rorbertson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rorbertson 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 Rorbertson. 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 military records available for the last name Rorbertson. For the veterans among your Rorbertson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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