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Cobham Family History

Cobham Surname Meaning

English: habitational name from any of at least three places in southern England called Cobham in Kent Surrey and Sussex.

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


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Where is the Cobham family from?

You can see how Cobham families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cobham family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Cobham families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 15 Cobham families living in New Brunswick. This was about 79% of all the recorded Cobham's in Canada. New Brunswick had the highest population of Cobham families in 1911.
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What did your Cobham ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Mechanic was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Cobham. 34% of Cobham men worked as a Mechanic.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Mechanic
    34%
  • Foreman
    34%
  • Teamster
    34%

What Cobham family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Cobham. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cobham 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Cobham. 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 653 military records available for the last name Cobham. For the veterans among your Cobham ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cobham lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Cobham life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Cobham in 1962 was 52, and 72 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cobham

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cobham 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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