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Cobble Family History

Cobble Name Meaning

English (Kent and Middlesex): variant of Coble . Americanized form of German Kobel .

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


Similar surnames: Coble, Gobble, Cordle, Coale, Gibble, Goble, Doble, Nobbe, Cole

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Where is the Cobble family from?

You can see how Cobble families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cobble family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Cobble families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 9 Cobble families living in Ontario. This was about 75% of all the recorded Cobble's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Cobble families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cobble surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Cobble ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Cobble. 31% of Cobble men worked as a Farmer and 45% of Cobble women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Cobble were Truck Driver and Maid. .

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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
    31%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Farm Laborer
    8%
  • Truck Driver
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    45%
  • Housekeeper
    21%
  • Farmer
    10%
  • Maid
    7%
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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Cobble. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cobble 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 248 immigration records available for the last name Cobble. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Cobble. For the veterans among your Cobble ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cobble lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Cobble life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Cobble in 1947 was 70, and 64 in 2004.

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