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Kobayaski Family History

Kobayaski 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: Kobayashi, Konarski, Kowalski, Kovaleski, Kotarski, Kobylanski

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Where is the Kobayaski family from?

You can see how Kobayaski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kobayaski family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Kobayaski families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 9 Kobayaski families living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Kobayaski's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Kobayaski families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kobayaski 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 Kobayaski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Gardener was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kobayaski. 14% of Kobayaski men worked as a Gardener.

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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

  • Gardener
    14%
  • Partner Operator
    14%
  • Farmer
    14%
  • Laborer
    14%

What Kobayaski family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 302 census records available for the last name Kobayaski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kobayaski 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 179 immigration records available for the last name Kobayaski. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 37 military records available for the last name Kobayaski. For the veterans among your Kobayaski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kobayaski lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1985, in the United States, Kobayaski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Kobayaski in 1974 was 88, and 88 in 1985.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kobayaski 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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