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Kobitter Family History

Kobitter 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: Bitter, Konitzer, Koetter, Knitter, Kotter, Otter, Kober, Pointer

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Where is the Kobitter family from?

You can see how Kobitter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kobitter family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Kobitter family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Kobitter's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Kobitter families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kobitter 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 14 census records available for the last name Kobitter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kobitter 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Kobitter. 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 2 military records available for the last name Kobitter. For the veterans among your Kobitter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kobitter lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1990, in the United States, Kobitter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Kobitter in 1974 was 48, and 88 in 1990.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kobitter 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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