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Kobessen Family History

Kobessen 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: Kessen, Kessel, Bessent, Kosten, Roessel, Fossen, Besser, Jessen

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Where is the Kobessen family from?

You can see how Kobessen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kobessen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Kobessen family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Kobessen's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Kobessen families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kobessen 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 18 census records available for the last name Kobessen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kobessen 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Kobessen. 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 24 military records available for the last name Kobessen. For the veterans among your Kobessen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kobessen lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1998, in the United States, Kobessen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Kobessen in 1966 was 77, and 81 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kobessen 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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