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Cobrett Family History

Cobrett 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: Cobbett, Brett, Corbett, Cockett, Coslett, Corlett, Robnett, Noblett

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Where is the Cobrett family from?

You can see how Cobrett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cobrett family name was found in Scotland in 1881. In 1881 there were 2 Cobrett families living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Cobrett's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Cobrett families in 1881.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cobrett 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 13 census records available for the last name Cobrett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cobrett 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Cobrett. 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 2 military records available for the last name Cobrett. For the veterans among your Cobrett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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