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Cobane Family History

Cobane 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: Cane, Coyne, Cogan, Conant, Caban, Crane, Doane, Okane, Coan, Corne

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Where is the Cobane family from?

You can see how Cobane families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cobane family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Cobane families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Cobane family living in Quebec. This was about 50% of all the recorded Cobane's in Canada. Quebec and 1 other province had the highest population of Cobane families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cobane 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 Cobane ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Cobane. 43% of Cobane men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    43%
  • Laborer
    29%
  • Waiter
    29%

What Cobane family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 802 census records available for the last name Cobane. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cobane 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 123 immigration records available for the last name Cobane. 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 83 military records available for the last name Cobane. For the veterans among your Cobane ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cobane lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2003, in the United States, Cobane life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1942, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Cobane in 1942 was 35, and 84 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cobane

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cobane 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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