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Cobin Family History

Cobin Surname Meaning

Perhaps a shortened form of Scottish McCubbin.

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


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Where is the Cobin family from?

You can see how Cobin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cobin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Cobin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 6 Cobin families living in Quebec. This was about 40% of all the recorded Cobin's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Cobin families in 1911.
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What did your Cobin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Cobin. 29% of Cobin men worked as a Laborer and 24% of Cobin women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Cobin were Salesman and Stenographer.

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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

  • Laborer
    29%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Truck Driver
    12%
  • Salesman
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    24%
  • Saleswoman
    16%
  • Clerk
    16%
  • Stenographer
    16%

What Cobin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Cobin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cobin 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 435 immigration records available for the last name Cobin. 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 358 military records available for the last name Cobin. For the veterans among your Cobin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cobin lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Cobin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Cobin in 1954 was 38, and 57 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cobin 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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