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Cobell Family History

Cobell 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: Corbell, Cowell, Cabell, Covell, Lobell, Corell, Bell, Isbell

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Where is the Cobell family from?

You can see how Cobell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cobell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Cobell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 20 Cobell families living in Ontario. This was about 83% of all the recorded Cobell's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Cobell families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cobell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Cobell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Cobell. 37% of Cobell men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Cobell women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Cobell were Farm Laborer and Housewife.

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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
    37%
  • Farmer
    27%
  • Salesman
    16%
  • Farm Laborer
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    50%
  • Housewife
    50%

What Cobell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Cobell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cobell 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 113 immigration records available for the last name Cobell. 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 217 military records available for the last name Cobell. For the veterans among your Cobell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cobell lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2003, in the United States, Cobell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Cobell in 1961 was 40, and 89 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cobell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cobell 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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