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Cobden Family History

Cobden Surname Meaning

from Cobden Farm in Sullington (Sussex).

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Cobden family from?

You can see how Cobden families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cobden family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Cobden families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 85 Cobden families living in London. This was about 32% of all the recorded Cobden's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Cobden families in 1891.
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What did your Cobden ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Hairdresser and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Cobden. 34% of Cobden men worked as a Hairdresser and 81% of Cobden women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Cobden were Farm Carter and House Duties.

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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

  • Hairdresser
    34%
  • Potters Warehouseman
    34%
  • Farm Carter
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    81%
  • Private Means
    4%
  • Incapacitated
    3%
  • House Duties
    3%

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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Cobden. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cobden 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 624 immigration records available for the last name Cobden. 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 481 military records available for the last name Cobden. For the veterans among your Cobden ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cobden lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Cobden life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Cobden in 1959 was 39, and 77 in 2004.

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