Cobey History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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England

Etymology of Cobey

What does the name Cobey mean?

Cobey is an ancient Anglo-Saxon surname that came from the given name Jacob.

Early Origins of the Cobey family

The surname Cobey was first found in Lincolnshire, where they held a family seat from ancient times.

Early History of the Cobey family

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Cobey Spelling Variations

The English language only became standardized in the last few centuries; therefore,spelling variations are common among early Anglo-Saxon names. As the form of the English language changed, even the spelling of literate people's names evolved. Cobey has been recorded under many different variations, including Cobbin, Cobbing, Cobon, Cobin, Cobyn, Cobben, Cobenn, Coblyn, Coblin and many more.

Early Notables of the Cobey family

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Cobey migration to Australia +

Cobey Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century

John Cobey, aged 22, a labourer, who arrived in South Australia in 1858 aboard the ship "Sir Thomas Gresham" 1

Sources +

South Australian Register Monday 20th March 1854. (Retrieved 2010, November 5) Sir Thomas Gresham 1858. Retrieved http://www.theshipslist.com/ships/australia/sirthomasgresham1858.shtml