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Cobian Family History

Cobian Surname Meaning

Asturian-Leonese (Cobián): variant of Covián a habitational name from a place called Covián in Asturias (Spain).

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


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Where is the Cobian family from?

You can see how Cobian families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cobian family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Cobian families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 5 Cobian families living in Ontario. This was about 56% of all the recorded Cobian's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Cobian families in 1911.
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What did your Cobian ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Cobian. 75% of Cobian men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    75%
  • Laborer
    25%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Cobian. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cobian 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 Cobian. 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 140 military records available for the last name Cobian. For the veterans among your Cobian ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cobian lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Cobian life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Cobian in 1957 was 62, and 63 in 2004.

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