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Cobeck Family History

Cobeck 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: Bobeck, Colbeck, Robeck, Dobeck, Lobeck, Tobeck, Sobeck, Beck, Bobek

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Where is the Cobeck family from?

You can see how Cobeck families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cobeck family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Cobeck families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Cobeck families living in Ohio. This was about 80% of all the recorded Cobeck's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Cobeck families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 143 census records available for the last name Cobeck. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cobeck 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Cobeck. 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 10 military records available for the last name Cobeck. For the veterans among your Cobeck ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cobeck lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1999, in the United States, Cobeck life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Cobeck in 1965 was 58, and 85 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cobeck 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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