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Cobbey Family History

Cobbey 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: Cobey, Cowley, Corby, Coley, Coffey, Colby, Combe, Corney, Copley

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Where is the Cobbey family from?

You can see how Cobbey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cobbey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Cobbey families were found in USA in 1920, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 4 Cobbey families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Cobbey's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Cobbey families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cobbey 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 Cobbey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Cobbey. 34% of Cobbey men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Cobbey women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Cobbey were Truck Driver and Housewife.

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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
    34%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • New Worker
    17%
  • Truck Driver
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    50%
  • Saleslady
    25%
  • Housewife
    25%

What Cobbey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 824 census records available for the last name Cobbey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cobbey 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 104 immigration records available for the last name Cobbey. 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 78 military records available for the last name Cobbey. For the veterans among your Cobbey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cobbey lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1997, in the United States, Cobbey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Cobbey in 1964 was 71, and 86 in 1997.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cobbey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cobbey 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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