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Cobwin Family History

Cobwin 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: Cobin, Cowin, Corwin, Cousin, Dobrin, Coppin, Tobin, Collin, Coffin

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Where is the Cobwin family from?

You can see how Cobwin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cobwin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Cobwin families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1880 there were 2 Cobwin families living in California. This was about 40% of all the recorded Cobwin's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Cobwin families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cobwin 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 Cobwin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Cobwin. 28% of Cobwin men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Cobwin women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Cobwin were Farm Laborer and Factory Worker. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    28%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Salesman
    8%
  • Farm Laborer
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    34%
  • Stenographer
    34%
  • Factory Worker
    34%
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Census Records

There are 718 census records available for the last name Cobwin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cobwin 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 99 immigration records available for the last name Cobwin. 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 51 military records available for the last name Cobwin. For the veterans among your Cobwin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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