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Cobas Family History

Cobas Surname Meaning

Galician: habitational name from any of numerous places called Cobas (and Covas) in Galicia (Spain)from cova ‘cave cavern’.See Cuevas.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Cobas family from?

You can see how Cobas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cobas family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Cobas families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Cobas families living in New Jersey. This was about 80% of all the recorded Cobas's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Cobas families in 1880.
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What did your Cobas ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Cobas. 64% of Cobas men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Cobas women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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

  • Laborer
    64%
  • Contractor
    16%
  • Shoe Maker
    11%
  • Cowboy
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

What Cobas family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 571 census records available for the last name Cobas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cobas 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 828 immigration records available for the last name Cobas. 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 89 military records available for the last name Cobas. For the veterans among your Cobas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cobas lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2002, in the United States, Cobas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Cobas in 1973 was 81, and 63 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cobas 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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