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Cobett Family History

Cobett 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: Corbett, Cobbett, Cobert, Cowett, Cott, Rowett, Robert, Cockett

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Where is the Cobett family from?

You can see how Cobett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cobett family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Cobett families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 5 Cobett families living in New Brunswick. This was about 38% of all the recorded Cobett's in Canada. New Brunswick and 1 other province had the highest population of Cobett families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cobett 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 Cobett ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Rancher was the top reported job for people in the USA named Cobett. 100% of Cobett men worked as a Rancher.

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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

  • Rancher
    100%

What Cobett family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 483 census records available for the last name Cobett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cobett 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 92 immigration records available for the last name Cobett. 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 41 military records available for the last name Cobett. For the veterans among your Cobett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cobett lifespan?

Between 1987 and 2002, in the United States, Cobett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Cobett in 1987 was 60, and 73 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cobett

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cobett 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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