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Cobleigh Family History

Cobleigh Surname Meaning

English: habitational name from Cobley in Devon from the Old English personal name Cobba (see Cobb) + Old English lēah ‘woodland clearing’. Alternatively, a variant of Cubley from either of two places called Cubley in Derbyshire and Yorkshire.

The Derbyshire name is earlier recorded as Cobelei. This surname is now extinct in Britain.

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


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Where is the Cobleigh family from?

You can see how Cobleigh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cobleigh family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Cobleigh families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 12 Cobleigh families living in Vermont. This was about 36% of all the recorded Cobleigh's in USA. Vermont had the highest population of Cobleigh families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cobleigh 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 Cobleigh ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Cobleigh. 29% of Cobleigh men worked as a Farmer and 24% of Cobleigh women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Cobleigh were Truck Driver and Housework.

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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
    29%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Salesman
    15%
  • Truck Driver
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    24%
  • Housekeeper
    24%
  • Saleslady
    18%
  • Housework
    12%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Cobleigh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cobleigh 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 135 immigration records available for the last name Cobleigh. 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 530 military records available for the last name Cobleigh. For the veterans among your Cobleigh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cobleigh lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Cobleigh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Cobleigh in 1953 was 35, and 83 in 2004.

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