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Cobertt Family History

Cobertt 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: Cobert, Robert, Corbett, Gobert, Coberly, Cobbett, Cobern, Roberts

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Where is the Cobertt family from?

You can see how Cobertt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cobertt family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Cobertt families were found in Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 4 Cobertt families living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Cobertt's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Cobertt families in 1841.
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Census Records

There are 17 census records available for the last name Cobertt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cobertt 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Cobertt. 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 2 military records available for the last name Cobertt. For the veterans among your Cobertt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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