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Kobec Family History

Kobec 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: Kober, Kobe, Kopec, Kobel, Kobes, Ober, Jobe, Nobel, Kabel, Golec

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Where is the Kobec family from?

You can see how Kobec families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kobec family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Kobec families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1920 there was 1 Kobec family living in Ohio. This was about 50% of all the recorded Kobec's in USA. Ohio and 1 other state had the highest population of Kobec families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kobec 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 81 census records available for the last name Kobec. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kobec 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Kobec. 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 12 military records available for the last name Kobec. For the veterans among your Kobec ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kobec lifespan?

Between 1997 and 2001, in the United States, Kobec life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Kobec in 1997 was 81, and 81 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kobec 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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