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Kobetz Family History

Kobetz Surname 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: Koetz, Koretz, Kober, Kobe, Kotz, Ketz, Kobel, Koeth, Koblitz, Goetz

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Where is the Kobetz family from?

You can see how Kobetz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kobetz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Kobetz family living in Illinois. This was about 33% of all the recorded Kobetz's in USA. Illinois and 2 other states had the highest population of Kobetz families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kobetz 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

There are 86 census records available for the last name Kobetz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kobetz 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 56 immigration records available for the last name Kobetz. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 45 military records available for the last name Kobetz. For the veterans among your Kobetz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kobetz lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Kobetz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Kobetz in 1963 was 68, and 90 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kobetz ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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