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Koble Family History

Koble Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Kobel.

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


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Where is the Koble family from?

You can see how Koble families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Koble family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Koble families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 14 Koble families living in Ontario. This was about 42% of all the recorded Koble's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Koble families in 1911.
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What did your Koble ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Warper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Koble. 27% of Koble men worked as a Farmer and 23% of Koble women worked as a Warper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Koble were Farm Laborer and Seamstress.

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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

  • Farmer
    27%
  • Laborer
    22%
  • Farm Operator
    9%
  • Farm Laborer
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Warper
    23%
  • Clerk
    17%
  • Waiter
    17%
  • Seamstress
    12%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Koble. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Koble 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 376 immigration records available for the last name Koble. 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 585 military records available for the last name Koble. For the veterans among your Koble ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Koble lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Koble life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Koble in 1960 was 49, and 53 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Koble 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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