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Cobal Family History

Cobal 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: Bobal, Coval, Kobal, Cabal, Nobel, Cogan, Sobel, Lobel, Caban, Kobel

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Where is the Cobal family from?

You can see how Cobal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cobal family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Cobal families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 3 Cobal families living in Nova Scotia. This was 100% of all the recorded Cobal's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Cobal families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cobal 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 269 census records available for the last name Cobal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cobal 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 48 immigration records available for the last name Cobal. 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 32 military records available for the last name Cobal. For the veterans among your Cobal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cobal lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Cobal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Cobal in 1965 was 76, and 52 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cobal 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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