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Cobitt Family History

Cobitt 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: Cubitt, Corbitt, Cott, Corbett, Cubit, Cobbett, Comito, Boblitt

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Where is the Cobitt family from?

You can see how Cobitt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cobitt family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Cobitt families were found in USA in 1880, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Cobitt families living in London. This was about 75% of all the recorded Cobitt's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Cobitt families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cobitt 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 Cobitt ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Cobitt. 100% of Cobitt 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
    100%

What Cobitt family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 92 census records available for the last name Cobitt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cobitt 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Cobitt. 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 11 military records available for the last name Cobitt. For the veterans among your Cobitt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cobitt lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2001, in the United States, Cobitt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Cobitt in 1968 was 39, and 89 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cobitt

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cobitt 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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