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Kobani Family History

Kobani Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Romani, Kobak, Kocan, Otani, Kuban, Koran, Kogan, Koback, Koba, Kobal

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Where is the Kobani family from?

You can see how Kobani families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kobani family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Kobani family living in Connecticut. This was 100% of all the recorded Kobani's in USA. Connecticut had the highest population of Kobani families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kobani surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kobani ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kobani. 100% of Kobani men worked as a Laborer. .

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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 1940

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 22 census records available for the last name Kobani. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kobani 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Kobani. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 26 military records available for the last name Kobani. For the veterans among your Kobani ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kobani lifespan?

Average Kobani life expectancy in 1988 was 69 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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