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Cobers Family History

Cobers 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: Cobern, Cobert, Sobers, Cober, Robers, Coers, Ober, Cover, Kober

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Where is the Cobers family from?

You can see how Cobers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cobers family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1891 and 1920. The most Cobers families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1891. In 1920 there was 1 Cobers family living in Maryland. This was 100% of all the recorded Cobers's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Cobers families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cobers 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 41 census records available for the last name Cobers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cobers 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Cobers. 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 4 military records available for the last name Cobers. For the veterans among your Cobers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cobers lifespan?

Between 1946 and 1971, in the United States, Cobers life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1946, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Cobers in 1946 was 38, and 62 in 1971.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cobers 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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