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Robinett Name Meaning

English (Huntingdonshire): from the Middle English (Old French) personal name Robinet a pet form of Robin . It is more often recorded as a female than a male name. Altered form of French Robinet reflecting the Canadian and American French practice of sounding the final -t.

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


Similar surnames: Robnett, Robinette, Monnett, Romine, Minett, Riblett, Binetti

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Where is the Robinett family from?

You can see how Robinett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Robinett family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Robinett families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 20 Robinett families living in Virginia. This was about 25% of all the recorded Robinett's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Robinett families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Robinett surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Robinett ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Robinett. 28% of Robinett men worked as a Laborer and 11% of Robinett women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Robinett were Farm Laborer and Housekeeper. .

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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
    28%
  • Farmer
    24%
  • Miner
    5%
  • Farm Laborer
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    11%
  • Teacher
    8%
  • Waitress
    8%
  • Housekeeper
    7%
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Census Records

There are 20,000 census records available for the last name Robinett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Robinett 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 593 immigration records available for the last name Robinett. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Robinett. For the veterans among your Robinett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Robinett lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Robinett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Robinett in 1944 was 20, and 71 in 2004.

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