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Cobray Family History

Cobray 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: Obray, Conway, Corby, Dobry, Coberly, Conroy, Conrad, Corral, Dubray

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Where is the Cobray family from?

You can see how Cobray families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cobray family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 9 Cobray families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Cobray's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Cobray families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cobray surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 80 census records available for the last name Cobray. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cobray 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Cobray. 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 4 military records available for the last name Cobray. For the veterans among your Cobray ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cobray lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1989, in the United States, Cobray life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Cobray in 1976 was 73, and 67 in 1989.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cobray

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cobray 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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