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Cobun Family History

Cobun 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: Coben, Coburn, Cobin, Cogan, Corn, Caban, Tobin, Cobo, Corbin, Cobern

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Where is the Cobun family from?

You can see how Cobun families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cobun family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Cobun families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 5 Cobun families living in Quebec. This was about 83% of all the recorded Cobun's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Cobun families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cobun 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 Cobun ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Cobun. 36% of Cobun men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Cobun women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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

  • Farmer
    36%
  • Attendant
    18%
  • Lawyer
    12%
  • Carpenter
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

What Cobun family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Cobun. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cobun 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 89 immigration records available for the last name Cobun. 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 366 military records available for the last name Cobun. For the veterans among your Cobun ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cobun lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Cobun life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Cobun in 1967 was 86, and 95 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cobun

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cobun 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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