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Cobery Family History

Cobery 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: Coberly, Cobern, Cobey, Cobert, Cober, Conery, Ober, Cover, Kober

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Where is the Cobery family from?

You can see how Cobery families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cobery family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Cobery families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Cobery families living in New York. This was about 90% of all the recorded Cobery's in USA. New York had the highest population of Cobery families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cobery 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 296 census records available for the last name Cobery. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cobery 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Cobery. 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 45 military records available for the last name Cobery. For the veterans among your Cobery ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cobery lifespan?

Between 1961 and 1994, in the United States, Cobery life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Cobery in 1961 was 61, and 78 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cobery 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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