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Cobates Family History

Cobates Name 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: Coates, Goates, Cortes, Debates, Cates, Coate, Bates, Oates, Coats

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cobates 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 can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Cobates ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 27 census records available for the last name Cobates. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cobates 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Cobates. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 6 military records available for the last name Cobates. For the veterans among your Cobates ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cobates lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1995, in the United States, Cobates life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Cobates in 1963 was 78, and 78 in 1995.

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