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Mccobe Family History

Mccobe 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: Mccone, Mccabe, Mccombe, Mccole, Mccool, Mccomber, Mcconn, Mccooey

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Where is the Mccobe family from?

You can see how Mccobe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mccobe family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Mccobe families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there was 1 Mccobe family living in Clackmannanshire. This was about 33% of all the recorded Mccobe's in Scotland. Clackmannanshire and 2 other counties had the highest population of Mccobe families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mccobe 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 Mccobe ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mccobe. 26% of Mccobe men worked as a Laborer and 27% of Mccobe women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mccobe were Clerk and Stenographer.

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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

  • Laborer
    26%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Farmer
    12%
  • Clerk
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    27%
  • Clerk
    20%
  • Housewife
    14%
  • Stenographer
    14%

What Mccobe family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Mccobe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mccobe 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 124 immigration records available for the last name Mccobe. 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 85 military records available for the last name Mccobe. For the veterans among your Mccobe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mccobe lifespan?

Average Mccobe life expectancy in 1963 was 73 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 72.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mccobe 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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