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Kobb Family History

Kobb 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: Kobe, Lobb, Kolb, Korb, Cobb, Koba, Kobbe, Robb, Kobs, Koob

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Where is the Kobb family from?

You can see how Kobb families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kobb family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Kobb families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 14 Kobb families living in Ontario. This was about 52% of all the recorded Kobb's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Kobb families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kobb 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 Kobb ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kobb. 21% of Kobb men worked as a Laborer and 20% of Kobb women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kobb were Clerk and Stenographer.

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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
    21%
  • Salesman
    19%
  • Fireman
    10%
  • Clerk
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    20%
  • Teacher
    20%
  • Housekeeper
    20%
  • Stenographer
    20%

What Kobb family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Kobb. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kobb 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 532 immigration records available for the last name Kobb. 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 386 military records available for the last name Kobb. For the veterans among your Kobb ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kobb lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Kobb life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Kobb in 1966 was 75, and 78 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kobb

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kobb 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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