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Cobus Family History

Cobus 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: Kobus, Copus, Cobos, Cobbs, Sobus, Cyrus, Claus, Dobos, Copps, Bonus

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Where is the Cobus family from?

You can see how Cobus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cobus family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Cobus families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 4 Cobus families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Cobus's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Cobus families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cobus 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 Cobus ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Machinist was the top reported job for people in the USA named Cobus. 100% of Cobus men worked as a Machinist.

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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

  • Machinist
    100%

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Census Records

There are 723 census records available for the last name Cobus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cobus 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 93 immigration records available for the last name Cobus. 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 69 military records available for the last name Cobus. For the veterans among your Cobus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cobus lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1992, in the United States, Cobus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Cobus in 1970 was 53, and 85 in 1992.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cobus

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cobus 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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