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Cobride Family History

Cobride 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: Corrie, Corbridge, Comrie, Mcbride, Bride, Cambridge, Kilbride

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Where is the Cobride family from?

You can see how Cobride families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cobride family name was found in Scotland in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Cobride families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Cobride's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Cobride families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cobride 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 10 census records available for the last name Cobride. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cobride 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Cobride. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Cobride. For the veterans among your Cobride ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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