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Cobbley Family History

Cobbley 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: Cobble, Cowley, Coley, Copley, Corley, Cooley, Coble, Comley, Coakley

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Where is the Cobbley family from?

You can see how Cobbley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cobbley family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Cobbley families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 12 Cobbley families living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Cobbley's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Cobbley families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cobbley 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 Cobbley ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Cobbley. 50% of Cobbley men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Cobbley women worked as a Teacher.

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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
    50%
  • Truck Driver
    22%
  • Farm Labor
    15%
  • Laborer
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

What Cobbley family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 660 census records available for the last name Cobbley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cobbley 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Cobbley. 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 93 military records available for the last name Cobbley. For the veterans among your Cobbley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cobbley lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Cobbley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Cobbley in 1960 was 52, and 46 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cobbley

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cobbley 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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