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Coblan Family History

Coblan 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: Cobian, Colan, Conlan, Coplan, Cogan, Olan, Callan, Caban, Collin

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Where is the Coblan family from?

You can see how Coblan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Coblan family name was found in Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1911. The most Coblan families were found in Scotland in 1861. In 1911 there was 1 Coblan family living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Coblan's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Coblan families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Coblan 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 35 census records available for the last name Coblan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Coblan 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Coblan. 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 6 military records available for the last name Coblan. For the veterans among your Coblan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Coblan lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Coblan 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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