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Cobey Family History

Cobey Surname Meaning

Possibly also an Americanized form of French Cobet: from a shortened pet form of the personal name Jacob. English (Sussex): variant of Cobby perhaps a simple adjective formation in -y from Middle English cobbe in a sense like ‘stout’ (hence ‘big important’) or ‘lumpish’.

Alternatively perhaps a pet form of the Middle English personal name Cob(b) (see Cobb).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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You can see how Cobey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cobey family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Cobey families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 17 Cobey families living in Ontario. This was about 45% of all the recorded Cobey's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Cobey families in 1911.
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What did your Cobey ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Aide Cult was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Cobey. 100% of Cobey men worked as an Aide Cult.

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Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Aide Cult
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Cobey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cobey 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 362 immigration records available for the last name Cobey. 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 490 military records available for the last name Cobey. For the veterans among your Cobey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cobey lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Cobey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Cobey in 1965 was 70, and 91 in 2004.

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