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Cobes Family History

Cobes 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: Combes, Cobey, Comes, Coben, Cobos, Copes, Cobbs, Kobes, Cones, Jobes

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Where is the Cobes family from?

You can see how Cobes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cobes family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Cobes families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Cobes family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Cobes's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Cobes families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cobes surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Cobes ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Maid was the top reported job for people in the USA named Cobes. 100% of Cobes women worked as a Maid.

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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.

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Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

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Census Records

There are 265 census records available for the last name Cobes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cobes 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 56 immigration records available for the last name Cobes. 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 27 military records available for the last name Cobes. For the veterans among your Cobes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cobes lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2001, in the United States, Cobes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Cobes in 1967 was 74, and 88 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cobes 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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