Cobbett Family History

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Cobbett Name Meaning

English: from a Middle English personal name, either a reduced pet form of Jacob or the older personal name Cutebald, Cubald, a survival of Old English Cu{dh}beald, composed of the elements cu{dh} ‘famous’, ‘well-known’ + beald ‘bold’, ‘brave’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Corbett, Sibbett, Colbert, Mabbitt, Corlett, Robnett, Cockett

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Cobbett Family Origin

Where is the Cobbett family from?

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You can see how Cobbett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cobbett family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Cobbett families were found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 194 Cobbett families living in Surrey. This was about 29% of all the recorded Cobbett's in the UK. Surrey had the highest population of Cobbett families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cobbett surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Cobbett Family Occupations

What did your Cobbett ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Gardener and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the UK named Cobbett. 2% of Cobbett men worked as a Gardener and 52% of Cobbett women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Cobbett were Retired and Housewife

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Top Male Occupations in 1939

  • Gardener
    2%
  • General Labourer
    2%
  • Hairdresser
    2%
  • Retired
    2%

Top Female Occupations in 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    52%
  • Private Means
    3%
  • Household Duties (unpaid)
    2%
  • Housewife
    2%

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Cobbett Historical Records

What Cobbett family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 20,000 census records available for the last name Cobbett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cobbett census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Cobbett. 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 Card

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Cobbett. For the veterans among your Cobbett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Cobbett Life Expectancy

What is the average Cobbett lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Cobbett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Cobbett in 1956 was 52, and 83 in 2004.

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