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Cobia Family History

Cobia Surname Meaning

Americanized form of an unidentified most probably French surname.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Cobia family from?

You can see how Cobia families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cobia family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Cobia families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Cobia families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Cobia's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Cobia families in 1891.
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What did your Cobia ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Cobia. 47% of Cobia men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Cobia women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Cobia were Carpenter and Stenographer.

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    47%
  • Truck Driver
    20%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Carpenter
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    50%
  • Stenographer
    50%

What Cobia family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Cobia. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cobia 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 239 immigration records available for the last name Cobia. 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 395 military records available for the last name Cobia. For the veterans among your Cobia ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cobia lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Cobia life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Cobia in 1955 was 55, and 61 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cobia

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cobia 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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