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Coba Family History

Coba Surname Meaning

Galician: habitational name from any of numerous places called Coba (or Cova) from cova ‘cave cavern’.

Spanish: habitational name from any of various minor places called Coba (see Cobo) in part a cognate of 1 above.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Coba family from?

You can see how Coba families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Coba family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Coba families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 8 Coba families living in Nova Scotia. This was about 80% of all the recorded Coba's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Coba families in 1911.
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What did your Coba ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Coba. 67% of Coba men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    67%
  • Salesman
    34%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Coba. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Coba 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 409 immigration records available for the last name Coba. 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 119 military records available for the last name Coba. For the veterans among your Coba ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Coba lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Coba life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Coba in 1964 was 69, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Coba 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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