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Koob Family History

Koob Surname Meaning

German: from a pet form of the personal name Jakobus (see Jacob). In North America this name has been Anglicized as Cope.

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


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Where is the Koob family from?

You can see how Koob families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Koob family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Koob families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 4 Koob families living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Koob's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Koob families in 1911.
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What did your Koob ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Koob. 67% of Koob men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    67%
  • Farmers Son
    17%
  • Labourer
    17%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Koob. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Koob 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 705 immigration records available for the last name Koob. 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 Koob. For the veterans among your Koob ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Koob lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Koob life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1946, and highest in 1962. The average life expectancy for Koob in 1946 was 24, and 67 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Koob 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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