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Cobourne Family History

Cobourne Surname Meaning

see Cockburn.

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


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Where is the Cobourne family from?

You can see how Cobourne families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cobourne family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Cobourne families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 12 Cobourne families living in Lancashire. This was about 46% of all the recorded Cobourne's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Cobourne families in 1891.
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What did your Cobourne ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Cobourne. 86% of Cobourne 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
    86%
  • Private Income Unpaid Domestic Duties
    15%

What Cobourne family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 630 census records available for the last name Cobourne. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cobourne 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 57 immigration records available for the last name Cobourne. 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 41 military records available for the last name Cobourne. For the veterans among your Cobourne ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cobourne lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2003, in the United States, Cobourne life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Cobourne in 1972 was 63, and 68 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cobourne

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cobourne 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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