Cobben History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Early Origins of the Cobben family

Early History of the Cobben family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Cobben research. Another 72 words (5 lines of text) covering the years 1202, 1273, 1298, 1345 and 1773 are included under the topic Early Cobben History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Cobben Spelling Variations

The first dictionaries that appeared in the last few hundred years did much to standardize the English language. Before that time, spelling variations in names were a common occurrence. The language was changing, incorporating pieces of other languages, and the spelling of names changed with it. Cobben has been spelled many different ways, including Cobbin, Cobbing, Cobon, Cobin, Cobyn, Cobben, Cobenn, Coblyn, Coblin and many more.

Early Notables of the Cobben family

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Migration of the Cobben family

Thousands of English families in this era began to emigrate the New World in search of land and freedom from religious and political persecution. Although the passage was expensive and the ships were dark, crowded, and unsafe, those who made the voyage safely were rewarded with opportunities unavailable to them in their homeland. Research into passenger and immigration lists has revealed some of the very first Cobbens to arrive in North America: Henry Cobbin who arrived in Philadelphia in 1851 and Thomas Cobbin in Philadelphia in 1856.