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Cobos Family History

Cobos Surname Meaning

Spanish: habitational name from any of the places in the provinces of Palencia and Segovia called Cobos (see Cobo ).

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


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Where is the Cobos family from?

You can see how Cobos families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cobos family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Cobos families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Cobos family living in British Columbia. This was about 50% of all the recorded Cobos's in Canada. British Columbia and 1 other province had the highest population of Cobos families in 1911.
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What did your Cobos ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Wash Woman were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Cobos. 59% of Cobos men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Cobos women worked as a Wash Woman. Some less common occupations for Americans named Cobos were Rancher and None.

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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
    59%
  • Milker
    11%
  • Picker
    11%
  • Rancher
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Wash Woman
    50%
  • None
    50%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Cobos. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cobos 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Cobos. 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 323 military records available for the last name Cobos. For the veterans among your Cobos ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cobos lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Cobos life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Cobos in 1954 was 49, and 52 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cobos 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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