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Cobeson Family History

Cobeson 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: Robeson, Coleson, Courson, Cobern, Oveson, Okeson, Coulson, Corson

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Where is the Cobeson family from?

You can see how Cobeson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cobeson family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1880. The most Cobeson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Cobeson families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Cobeson's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Cobeson families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cobeson 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 Cobeson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Faller was the top reported job for people in the USA named Cobeson. 100% of Cobeson men worked as a Faller.

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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

  • Faller
    100%

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Census Records

There are 20 census records available for the last name Cobeson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cobeson 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Cobeson. 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 1 military records available for the last name Cobeson. For the veterans among your Cobeson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cobeson lifespan?

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