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Kobus Family History

Kobus Surname Meaning

Polish, Czech, Dutch, and German: from a shortened form of the personal name Jakobus, a Latinized form of Jakub or Jakob (see Jacob).

Polish and Jewish (from Poland): nickname from kobus ‘falcon’.

As a Jewish name, it is also an artificial name.

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


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Where is the Kobus family from?

You can see how Kobus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kobus family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Kobus families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 9 Kobus families living in Illinois. This was about 35% of all the recorded Kobus's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Kobus families in 1880.
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What did your Kobus ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kobus. 35% of Kobus men worked as a Laborer and 15% of Kobus women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kobus were Miner and Housekeeper.

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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%
  • New Worker
    12%
  • Truck Driver
    6%
  • Miner
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    15%
  • Maid
    12%
  • Nurse
    12%
  • Housekeeper
    12%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Kobus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kobus 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 956 immigration records available for the last name Kobus. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Kobus. For the veterans among your Kobus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kobus lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Kobus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Kobus in 1956 was 72, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kobus 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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