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Cobill Family History

Cobill 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: Cogbill, Cohill, Covill, Bill, Corbell, Coghill, Cowgill, Coll

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Where is the Cobill family from?

You can see how Cobill families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cobill family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Cobill families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Cobill families living in Massachusetts. This was about 67% of all the recorded Cobill's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Cobill families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cobill 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 Cobill ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Cobill. 100% of Cobill women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Cobill family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 497 census records available for the last name Cobill. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cobill 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 43 immigration records available for the last name Cobill. 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 41 military records available for the last name Cobill. For the veterans among your Cobill ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cobill lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1996, in the United States, Cobill life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Cobill in 1967 was 85, and 75 in 1996.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cobill

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cobill 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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