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Robenson Family History

Robenson Name 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: Rosenson, Robinson, Robeson, Roberson, Benson, Sorenson, Robertson

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Where is the Robenson family from?

You can see how Robenson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Robenson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Robenson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 7 Robenson families living in Ohio. This was about 21% of all the recorded Robenson's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Robenson families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Robenson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Robenson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Robenson. 25% of Robenson men worked as a Laborer and 17% of Robenson women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Robenson were Carpenter and Housework. .

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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
    25%
  • Farmer
    13%
  • Salesman
    5%
  • Carpenter
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    17%
  • Housewife
    8%
  • Housekeeper
    8%
  • Housework
    7%
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Census Records

There are 15,000 census records available for the last name Robenson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Robenson 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Robenson. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Robenson. For the veterans among your Robenson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Robenson lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Robenson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Robenson in 1968 was 75, and 80 in 2004.

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