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Cobbler Family History

Cobbler Surname Meaning

English: occupational name from Middle English cobeler(e) ‘cobbler shoe repairer’.

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


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Where is the Cobbler family from?

You can see how Cobbler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cobbler family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Cobbler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 10 Cobbler families living in Manitoba. This was about 91% of all the recorded Cobbler's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Cobbler families in 1911.
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What did your Cobbler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Cobbler. 43% of Cobbler men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Cobbler women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Cobbler were Golf Caddy and Maid.

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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
    43%
  • Laborer
    38%
  • Truck Driver
    9%
  • Golf Caddy
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    50%
  • Maid
    50%

What Cobbler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Cobbler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cobbler 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 59 immigration records available for the last name Cobbler. 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 272 military records available for the last name Cobbler. For the veterans among your Cobbler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cobbler lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Cobbler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Cobbler in 1967 was 78, and 67 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cobbler 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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