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The roots of the name Robbertum are found among the Strathclyde-Briton people of the ancient Scottish/English Borderlands. Robbertum was originally found in Lanarkshire.

Early Origins of the Robbertum family

The surname Robbertum was first found in Lanarkshire (Gaelic: Siorrachd Lannraig) a former county in the central Strathclyde region of Scotland, now divided into the Council Areas of North Lanarkshire, South Lanarkshire, and the City of Glasgow, where they held a family seat in Roberton from very ancient times. The name was given by Robert, brother of Lambin, about the year 1220, often confused with Robertson, this name appears to be as old as if not older than the Robertsons of Struan.

Early History of the Robbertum family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Robbertum research. Another 108 words (8 lines of text) covering the years 1296, 1329, 1390, 1408, 1487, 1590, 1600, 1664 and 1672 are included under the topic Early Robbertum History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Robbertum Spelling Variations

It is only in the last few hundred years that rules have developed and the process of spelling according to sound has been abandoned. Scottish names from before that time tend to appear under many different spelling variations. Robbertum has been spelled Roberton, Robertoun, Robertown and others.

Early Notables of the Robbertum family

Another 32 words (2 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Robbertum Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Migration of the Robbertum family

Unwelcome in their beloved homeland, many Scots sailed for the colonies of North America. There, they found land and freedom, and even the opportunity to make a new nation in the American War of Independence. These Scottish settlers played essential roles in the founding of the United States, and the shaping of contemporary North America. Among them: John Roberton who arrived in Philadelphia in 1829.



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