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Origins of the Robison surname

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About the Robisons

We have a total number of 11625 records for people with the last name Robison.

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Where do most Robisons live?

In 1921, most Robisons lived in North East.


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Interesting facts about Robisons

How common is your surname?

You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!

We have 8,190 records for the Robison surname. The oldest one dates back to .

Who were Robisons most likely to marry?

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married Robisons.

What are the most common Robison first names?

  • John
  • William
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

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Common jobs for Robisons

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

Common Female occupations for Robisons in 1921
F S

36

Housekeeper

30

Dressmaker

27

House Servant

22

House Keeper

21

Common Male occupations for Robisons in 1921
Farm Hands

100

Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers

64

Agricultural Labourer

49

General Farmers

47

Coal Miner

43

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