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Koberstein Name Meaning

German: habitational name from a place so named near Altenkirchen Rhineland. Compare Coverstone .

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


Similar surnames: Oberstein, Bernstein, Bodenstein, Gerstein, Rosenstein, Silberstein

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Where is the Koberstein family from?

You can see how Koberstein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Koberstein family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Koberstein families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 6 Koberstein families living in Alberta. This was 100% of all the recorded Koberstein's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Koberstein families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Koberstein surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Koberstein ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Koberstein. 100% of Koberstein 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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Koberstein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Koberstein 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 535 immigration records available for the last name Koberstein. 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 673 military records available for the last name Koberstein. For the veterans among your Koberstein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Koberstein lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Koberstein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Koberstein in 1960 was 59, and 97 in 2004.

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