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Cobbitt Family History

Cobbitt Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Cobbett, Bobbitt, Corbitt, Corbett, Rabbitt, Mabbitt, Babbitt

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Where is the Cobbitt family from?

You can see how Cobbitt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cobbitt family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Cobbitt families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 17 Cobbitt families living in New Jersey. This was about 74% of all the recorded Cobbitt's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Cobbitt families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cobbitt surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 193 census records available for the last name Cobbitt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cobbitt 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Cobbitt. 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 22 military records available for the last name Cobbitt. For the veterans among your Cobbitt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cobbitt lifespan?

Average Cobbitt life expectancy in 2002 was 82 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cobbitt 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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