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Kobos Family History

Kobos Surname Meaning

Polish: variant of Kobus.

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


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Where is the Kobos family from?

You can see how Kobos families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kobos family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Kobos families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Kobos families living in Illinois. This was about 17% of all the recorded Kobos's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Kobos families in 1920.
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What did your Kobos ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Construction Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kobos. 42% of Kobos men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Kobos women worked as a Construction Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kobos were Machinist and Teacher.

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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
    42%
  • Water Repairman
    12%
  • Tailor
    12%
  • Machinist
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Construction Worker
    34%
  • Spooling
    34%
  • Teacher
    34%

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Census Records

There are 621 census records available for the last name Kobos. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kobos 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 273 immigration records available for the last name Kobos. 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 259 military records available for the last name Kobos. For the veterans among your Kobos ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kobos lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2003, in the United States, Kobos life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Kobos in 1960 was 43, and 66 in 2003.

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