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Kobesky Family History

Kobesky 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: Konesky, Kopecky, Kofsky, Kolsky, Volesky, Olesky, Kobes, Kopetsky

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Where is the Kobesky family from?

You can see how Kobesky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kobesky family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Kobesky family living in Illinois. This was about 33% of all the recorded Kobesky's in USA. Illinois and 2 other states had the highest population of Kobesky families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kobesky surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kobesky ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kobesky. 100% of Kobesky 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 95 census records available for the last name Kobesky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kobesky 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Kobesky. 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 29 military records available for the last name Kobesky. For the veterans among your Kobesky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kobesky lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2002, in the United States, Kobesky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Kobesky in 1968 was 81, and 89 in 2002.

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