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Cobbe Family History

Cobbe Surname Meaning

variant spelling common in Ireland of Cobb.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Cobbe family from?

You can see how Cobbe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cobbe family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Cobbe families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 11 Cobbe families living in Manitoba. This was about 65% of all the recorded Cobbe's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Cobbe families in 1911.
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What did your Cobbe ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Cobbe. 100% of Cobbe men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

What Cobbe family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Cobbe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cobbe 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 669 immigration records available for the last name Cobbe. 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 496 military records available for the last name Cobbe. For the veterans among your Cobbe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cobbe lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Cobbe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Cobbe in 1964 was 80, and 91 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cobbe 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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