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Cobins Family History

Cobins 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: Robins, Cobbins, Cobin, Comins, Tobin, Tobias, Dobis, Corbin, Collins

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Where is the Cobins family from?

You can see how Cobins families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cobins family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Cobins families were found in USA in 1920. In 1851 there were 4 Cobins families living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Cobins's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Cobins families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cobins 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 179 census records available for the last name Cobins. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cobins 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Cobins. 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 16 military records available for the last name Cobins. For the veterans among your Cobins ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cobins lifespan?

Average Cobins life expectancy in 1966 was 35 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cobins 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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