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Cobinson Family History

Cobinson 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: Robinson, Rubinson, Tobiason, Robison, Collinson, Covington, Benson

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Where is the Cobinson family from?

You can see how Cobinson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cobinson family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Cobinson families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Cobinson families living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Cobinson's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Cobinson families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cobinson 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 Cobinson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Housewife was the top reported job for people in the USA named Cobinson. 100% of Cobinson women worked as a Housewife.

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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 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

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Census Records

There are 100 census records available for the last name Cobinson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cobinson 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Cobinson. 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 7 military records available for the last name Cobinson. For the veterans among your Cobinson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cobinson lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cobinson 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cobinson

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