Origins of the Roberson surname

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    In 1921, most Robersons lived in london

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    1,500 Roberson Travel & migration records
    6,200 Robersons found in all Census records

    Interesting facts about Roberson

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    Common jobs for Robersons

    Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

    Commmon female occupations for Robersons in 1921

    Dressmaker

    26

    House Servant

    21

    Servant

    18

    General Servant

    16

    Living On Own Means

    15

    Commmon male occupations for Robersons in 1921

    Farm Hands

    197

    General Farmers

    115

    Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers

    107

    Agricultural Labourer

    47

    Skilled Occupations In Manufacture Of Electrical Machinery And Accessories

    46

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