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Kobold Family History

Kobold Surname Meaning

German: nickname meaning ‘goblin sprite’ from Middle High German kobolt ‘household spirit’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Kobold family from?

You can see how Kobold families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kobold family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Kobold families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Kobold family living in Sussex. This was 100% of all the recorded Kobold's in United Kingdom. Sussex had the highest population of Kobold families in 1891.
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What did your Kobold ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kobold. 47% of Kobold men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    47%
  • Farmer
    24%
  • Truck Driver
    16%
  • Carpenter
    16%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Kobold. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kobold 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 223 immigration records available for the last name Kobold. 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 651 military records available for the last name Kobold. For the veterans among your Kobold ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kobold lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2002, in the United States, Kobold life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Kobold in 1958 was 72, and 76 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kobold 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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