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Cobis Family History

Cobis 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: Dobis, Nobis, Cobos, Cobbs, Comis, Cobin, Cobia, Boris, Solis, Rodis

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Where is the Cobis family from?

You can see how Cobis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cobis family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Cobis families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Cobis family living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Cobis's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Cobis families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cobis surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Cobis ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Cobis ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 164 census records available for the last name Cobis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cobis 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Cobis. 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 118 military records available for the last name Cobis. For the veterans among your Cobis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cobis lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2002, in the United States, Cobis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Cobis in 1969 was 72, and 69 in 2002.

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