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Cobridge Family History

Cobridge 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: Corbridge, Cambridge, Bridge, Coolidge, Claridge, Mcbridge, Asbridge

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Where is the Cobridge family from?

You can see how Cobridge families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cobridge family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Cobridge families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 14 Cobridge families living in Devon. This was about 50% of all the recorded Cobridge's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Cobridge families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 359 census records available for the last name Cobridge. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cobridge 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Cobridge. 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 13 military records available for the last name Cobridge. For the veterans among your Cobridge ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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