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Kobin Family History

Kobin 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: Tobin, Robin, Gobin, Dobin, Kolin, Kosin, Kubin, Sobin, Kobrin, Hobin

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Where is the Kobin family from?

You can see how Kobin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kobin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Kobin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Kobin family living in Berkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Kobin's in United Kingdom. Berkshire had the highest population of Kobin families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kobin 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 Kobin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Sales Girl were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kobin. 39% of Kobin men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Kobin women worked as a Sales Girl. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kobin were Shoe Salesman and Bookkeeper.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    39%
  • Clerk
    16%
  • Salesman
    16%
  • Shoe Salesman
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Sales Girl
    50%
  • Bookkeeper
    50%

What Kobin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 731 census records available for the last name Kobin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kobin 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 216 immigration records available for the last name Kobin. 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 90 military records available for the last name Kobin. For the veterans among your Kobin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kobin lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Kobin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Kobin in 1968 was 71, and 73 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kobin

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kobin 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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