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Cobiskey Family History

Cobiskey 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: Comiskey, Comisky, Cumiskey, Coskey, Hiskey, Cooksley, Cossey

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Where is the Cobiskey family from?

You can see how Cobiskey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cobiskey family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Cobiskey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Cobiskey families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Cobiskey's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Cobiskey families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cobiskey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 50 census records available for the last name Cobiskey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cobiskey 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Cobiskey. 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 23 military records available for the last name Cobiskey. For the veterans among your Cobiskey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cobiskey lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2003, in the United States, Cobiskey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Cobiskey in 1952 was 65, and 67 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cobiskey 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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