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Robbin Family History

Robbin Name Meaning

English: variant of Robin .

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


Similar surnames: Robin, Robbins, Dobbin, Dobbyn, Robyn, Robie, Rollin, Orbin, Robins

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Where is the Robbin family from?

You can see how Robbin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Robbin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Robbin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 2 Robbin families living in New York. This was about 33% of all the recorded Robbin's in USA. New York had the highest population of Robbin families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Robbin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Robbin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Robbin. 20% of Robbin men worked as a Laborer and 12% of Robbin women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Robbin were Machinist and Clerk. .

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    20%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Salesman
    13%
  • Machinist
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    12%
  • Housekeeper
    10%
  • Teacher
    9%
  • Clerk
    8%
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Census Records

There are 10,000 census records available for the last name Robbin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Robbin 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Robbin. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 953 military records available for the last name Robbin. For the veterans among your Robbin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Robbin lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Robbin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Robbin in 1957 was 60, and 71 in 2004.

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