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Kobas Family History

Kobas 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: Kotas, Kobak, Kopas, Kobus, Kubas, Koba, Kobal, Kobes, Kobs, Kobos

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Where is the Kobas family from?

You can see how Kobas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kobas family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Kobas families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Kobas family living in British Columbia. This was about 50% of all the recorded Kobas's in Canada. British Columbia and 1 other province had the highest population of Kobas families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kobas 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 Kobas ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Frame Setter were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kobas. 29% of Kobas men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Kobas women worked as a Frame Setter. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kobas were Proprietor and House Helper.

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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
    29%
  • New Worker
    22%
  • Truck Driver
    22%
  • Proprietor
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Frame Setter
    60%
  • House Helper
    40%

What Kobas family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 389 census records available for the last name Kobas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kobas 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 99 immigration records available for the last name Kobas. 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 78 military records available for the last name Kobas. For the veterans among your Kobas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kobas lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Kobas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Kobas in 1969 was 80, and 85 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kobas 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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