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Robyn Family History

Robyn Name Meaning

Variant of Robin .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Robin, Robbin, Dobyns, Ron, Robie, Dobbyn, Robl, Rozen, Rody, Roen

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Where is the Robyn family from?

You can see how Robyn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Robyn family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Robyn families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Robyn families living in Essex. This was about 36% of all the recorded Robyn's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Robyn families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Robyn surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Robyn ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Robyn. 100% of Robyn women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Robyn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Robyn 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 363 immigration records available for the last name Robyn. 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 257 military records available for the last name Robyn. For the veterans among your Robyn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Robyn lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Robyn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Robyn in 1962 was 77, and 64 in 2004.

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