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Robishaw Name Meaning

English (Lancashire): variant of Robertshaw .

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


Similar surnames: Robotham, Ranshaw, Croshaw, Ramshaw, Hanshaw, Shaw, Crankshaw

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Where is the Robishaw family from?

You can see how Robishaw families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Robishaw family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Robishaw families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1880 there were 10 Robishaw families living in Ohio. This was about 56% of all the recorded Robishaw's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Robishaw families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Robishaw surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Robishaw ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Robishaw. 18% of Robishaw men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Robishaw women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Robishaw were Accountant and Packer. .

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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
    18%
  • Salesman
    18%
  • Manager
    18%
  • Accountant
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    50%
  • Packer
    50%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Robishaw. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Robishaw 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 185 immigration records available for the last name Robishaw. 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 534 military records available for the last name Robishaw. For the veterans among your Robishaw ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Robishaw lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Robishaw life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Robishaw in 1955 was 45, and 41 in 2004.

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