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Kobel Family History

Kobel Surname Meaning

German:: topographic name from Middle High German kobel ‘rock gorge’. Habitational name from any of several places in eastern Germany (mainly in Silesia) e.g. Kobel, Kobeln, Koblau which are named from Slavic kobyla ‘mare’.

From Kobel ‘laborer's cottage hut’ hence by metonymy a bondsman or serf.

(Köbel): see Koebel.

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


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You can see how Kobel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kobel family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Kobel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 9 Kobel families living in Manitoba. This was about 53% of all the recorded Kobel's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Kobel families in 1911.
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What did your Kobel ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Kobel. 100% of Kobel men worked as a Farmer.

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Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

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Passenger Lists

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There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Kobel. For the veterans among your Kobel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kobel lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Kobel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Kobel in 1958 was 61, and 81 in 2004.

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