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Cobean Family History

Cobean Name 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: Cobern, Coben, Cobian, Coleman, Bean, Cogan, Copeman, Caban, Cotman

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Where is the Cobean family from?

You can see how Cobean families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cobean family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Cobean families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 29 Cobean families living in Ontario. This was about 64% of all the recorded Cobean's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Cobean families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cobean surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Cobean ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Manager was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Cobean. 100% of Cobean men worked as a Manager. .

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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 Male Occupations In 1921

  • Manager
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Cobean. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cobean 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 198 immigration records available for the last name Cobean. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 264 military records available for the last name Cobean. For the veterans among your Cobean ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cobean lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Cobean life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Cobean in 1964 was 74, and 83 in 2003.

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