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Cobain Family History

Cobain Surname Meaning

see Cobban. see Cockbain.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Cobain family from?

You can see how Cobain families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cobain family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Cobain families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 13 Cobain families living in Lancashire. This was about 42% of all the recorded Cobain's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Cobain families in 1891.
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What did your Cobain ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Universal Tool Maker and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Cobain. 100% of Cobain men worked as an Universal Tool Maker and 81% of Cobain women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 1939

  • Universal Tool Maker
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    81%
  • Boarding Hse Keeper
    10%
  • Machinist (dresses)
    10%

What Cobain family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Cobain. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cobain 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 628 immigration records available for the last name Cobain. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 163 military records available for the last name Cobain. For the veterans among your Cobain ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cobain lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2003, in the United States, Cobain life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1947, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Cobain in 1947 was 21, and 80 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cobain

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cobain ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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