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Cobbins Family History

Cobbins Surname Meaning

English: perhaps a patronymic from a pet form of Cobb.

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


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Where is the Cobbins family from?

You can see how Cobbins families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cobbins family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Cobbins families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 10 Cobbins families living in Ontario. This was about 91% of all the recorded Cobbins's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Cobbins families in 1911.
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What did your Cobbins ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Cobbins. 48% of Cobbins men worked as a Farmer and 30% of Cobbins women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Cobbins were Farm Laborer and 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    48%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Farming
    9%
  • Farm Laborer
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    30%
  • Farm Laborer
    20%
  • Teacher
    10%
  • Farmer
    10%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Cobbins. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cobbins 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 117 immigration records available for the last name Cobbins. 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 186 military records available for the last name Cobbins. For the veterans among your Cobbins ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cobbins lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Cobbins life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Cobbins in 1955 was 49, and 64 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cobbins 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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