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Cobrin Family History

Cobrin 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: Dobrin, Corrin, Kobrin, Cobin, Corin, Cousin, Corn, Brin, Coppin

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Where is the Cobrin family from?

You can see how Cobrin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cobrin family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Cobrin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1851 there were 2 Cobrin families living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Cobrin's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Cobrin families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cobrin 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 Cobrin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Cobrin. 50% of Cobrin men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    50%
  • Truck Driver
    25%
  • Farmer
    25%

What Cobrin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 736 census records available for the last name Cobrin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cobrin 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 139 immigration records available for the last name Cobrin. 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 84 military records available for the last name Cobrin. For the veterans among your Cobrin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cobrin lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Cobrin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Cobrin in 1962 was 72, and 86 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cobrin

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cobrin 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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