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Kobrick Family History

Kobrick 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: Dobrick, Brick, Krick, Kornick, Karrick, Orrick, Norrick, Kostick

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Where is the Kobrick family from?

You can see how Kobrick families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kobrick family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Kobrick families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Kobrick families living in Iowa. This was about 21% of all the recorded Kobrick's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Kobrick families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kobrick surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kobrick ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kobrick. 39% of Kobrick men worked as a Farmer and 43% of Kobrick women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kobrick were Proprietor and Housekeeper. .

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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

  • Farmer
    39%
  • Salesman
    24%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Proprietor
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    43%
  • Housewife
    29%
  • Housekeeper
    29%
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Census Records

There are 599 census records available for the last name Kobrick. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kobrick 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 109 immigration records available for the last name Kobrick. 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 75 military records available for the last name Kobrick. For the veterans among your Kobrick ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kobrick lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2000, in the United States, Kobrick life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Kobrick in 1962 was 37, and 85 in 2000.

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