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Cobben Family History

Cobben 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: Coben, Robben, Cowden, Cotten, Combe, Lubben, Corbin, Cobbett, Wibben

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Where is the Cobben family from?

You can see how Cobben families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cobben family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Cobben families were found in and Scotland in 1851. In 1911 there were 7 Cobben families living in Manitoba. This was about 58% of all the recorded Cobben's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Cobben families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cobben 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 243 census records available for the last name Cobben. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cobben 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 85 immigration records available for the last name Cobben. 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 20 military records available for the last name Cobben. For the veterans among your Cobben ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cobben lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cobben 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cobben

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