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Kobert Family History

Kobert Surname Meaning

German: from a personal name composed of the ancient Germanic elements gōd ‘good’ or god got ‘god’ + berht ‘bright famous’.

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


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Where is the Kobert family from?

You can see how Kobert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kobert family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Kobert families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 13 Kobert families living in Manitoba. This was about 57% of all the recorded Kobert's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Kobert families in 1911.
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What did your Kobert ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and File Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kobert. 35% of Kobert men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Kobert women worked as a File Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kobert were Farmer and New Worker.

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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
    35%
  • Clerk
    22%
  • Farm Laborer
    14%
  • Farmer
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • File Clerk
    25%
  • Housewife
    25%
  • Stenographer
    25%
  • New Worker
    25%

What Kobert family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Kobert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kobert 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 296 immigration records available for the last name Kobert. 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 286 military records available for the last name Kobert. For the veterans among your Kobert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kobert lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Kobert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Kobert in 1947 was 58, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kobert 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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