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Cobert Family History

Cobert Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Kobert cognate with 2 below.

French: from a personal name composed of the ancient Germanic elements gōd ‘good’ or god got ‘god’ + berht ‘bright famous’.

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


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Where is the Cobert family from?

You can see how Cobert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cobert family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Cobert families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 29 Cobert families living in London. This was about 55% of all the recorded Cobert's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Cobert families in 1891.
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What did your Cobert ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Cobert. 67% of Cobert women worked as an Unpaid Domestic 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    67%
  • Unpaid H D
    34%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Cobert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cobert 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 441 immigration records available for the last name Cobert. 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 685 military records available for the last name Cobert. For the veterans among your Cobert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cobert lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Cobert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Cobert in 1954 was 46, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cobert 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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