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Kobel Name Meaning

topographic name from Middle High German kobel ‘rock’, ‘gorge’. eastern German habitational name for someone from any of several places, mainly in Silesia, of Slavic origin, e.g. Kobel, Kobeln, Koblau, which are named from Slavic kobyla ‘mare’. from Kobel ‘laborer’s cottage’, ‘hut’, hence, by metonymy, a bondsman or serf.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Kosel, Kober, Kabel, Knobel, Kogel, Sobel, Kopel, Gabel, Nobel, Kozel

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Kobel Family Origin

Where is the Kobel family from?

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You can see how Kobel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kobel family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Kobel families were found in the USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 9 Kobel families living in Manitoba. This was about 53% of all the recorded Kobel's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Kobel families in 1911.
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Kobel Family Occupations

What did your Kobel ancestors do for a living?

In 1880, Farmer, Laborer and Keeping House were the top 3 reported jobs worked by Kobel. A less common occupation for the Kobel family was Blacksmith. The most common Kobel occupation in the USA was Farmer. 24% of Kobel's were Farmers.

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  • Farmer

    24%

  • Laborer

    20%

  • Keeping House

    12%

  • Blacksmith

    8%

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Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Kobel ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

Kobel Historical Records

What Kobel family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Kobel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kobel census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Kobel. 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 Card

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Kobel. For the veterans among your Kobel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Kobel Life Expectancy

What is the average Kobel lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Kobel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Kobel in 1958 was 61, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kobel 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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