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Robinette Name Meaning

Altered form of English Robinett . 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: Binette, Pinette, Robnett, Piette, Bonnette, Roulette, Forgette

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Where is the Robinette family from?

You can see how Robinette families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Robinette family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Robinette families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 55 Robinette families living in Virginia. This was about 28% of all the recorded Robinette's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Robinette families in 1880.
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What did your Robinette ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Robinette. 21% of Robinette men worked as a Laborer and 9% of Robinette women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Robinette were Salesman and Seamstress. .

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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
    21%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Truck Driver
    5%
  • Salesman
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    9%
  • Housewife
    8%
  • Waitress
    8%
  • Seamstress
    6%
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Census Records

There are 13,000 census records available for the last name Robinette. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Robinette 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 893 immigration records available for the last name Robinette. 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 Robinette. For the veterans among your Robinette ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Robinette lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Robinette life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Robinette in 1944 was 45, and 75 in 2004.

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