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Kobrin Family History

Kobrin Surname Meaning

Jewish (from Belarus): habitational name from Kobrin now in Belarus.

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


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Where is the Kobrin family from?

You can see how Kobrin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kobrin family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Kobrin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 16 Kobrin families living in New York. This was about 39% of all the recorded Kobrin's in USA. New York had the highest population of Kobrin families in 1920.
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What did your Kobrin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kobrin. 26% of Kobrin men worked as a Salesman and 29% of Kobrin women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kobrin were Shipping Clerk and Salesgirl.

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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

  • Salesman
    26%
  • Operator
    12%
  • Laborer
    12%
  • Shipping Clerk
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    29%
  • Housewife
    15%
  • Typist
    15%
  • Salesgirl
    15%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Kobrin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kobrin 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 716 immigration records available for the last name Kobrin. 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 277 military records available for the last name Kobrin. For the veterans among your Kobrin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kobrin lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Kobrin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1948, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Kobrin in 1948 was 48, and 82 in 2004.

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