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Cobbett Family History

Cobbett Surname Meaning

English (Surrey): from the Middle English personal name Cob(b) Cobba (see Cobb) + the diminutive suffix -et.

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


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Where is the Cobbett family from?

You can see how Cobbett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cobbett family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Cobbett families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 194 Cobbett families living in Surrey. This was about 29% of all the recorded Cobbett's in United Kingdom. Surrey had the highest population of Cobbett families in 1891.
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What did your Cobbett ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Gardener and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Cobbett. 13% of Cobbett men worked as a Gardener and 76% of Cobbett women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Cobbett were General Labourer and Incapacitated.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Gardener
    13%
  • Hairdresser
    10%
  • Retired
    10%
  • General Labourer
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    76%
  • Private Means
    4%
  • Housewife
    3%
  • Incapacitated
    3%

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Census Records

There are 20,000 census records available for the last name Cobbett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cobbett 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Cobbett. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Cobbett. For the veterans among your Cobbett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cobbett lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Cobbett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Cobbett in 1956 was 52, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cobbett 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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