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Kobriger Family History

Kobriger 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: Origer, Kuriger, Kriger, Obringer, Kober, Krieger, Brager, Borger

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Where is the Kobriger family from?

You can see how Kobriger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kobriger family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kobriger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Kobriger families living in Iowa. This was about 53% of all the recorded Kobriger's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Kobriger families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kobriger surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kobriger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kobriger. 100% of Kobriger 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 286 census records available for the last name Kobriger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kobriger 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Kobriger. 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 61 military records available for the last name Kobriger. For the veterans among your Kobriger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kobriger lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Kobriger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Kobriger in 1963 was 73, and 97 in 2003.

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