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Koebbe Family History

Koebbe 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: Kobbe, Kibbe, Kobe, Krabbe, Tebbe, Koelle, Koelbl, Nobbe, Hebbe

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Where is the Koebbe family from?

You can see how Koebbe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Koebbe family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Koebbe families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 22 Koebbe families living in Michigan. This was about 54% of all the recorded Koebbe's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Koebbe families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Koebbe surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Koebbe ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Koebbe. 43% of Koebbe men worked as a Clerk and 100% of Koebbe women worked as a Stenographer. .

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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

  • Clerk
    43%
  • Carpenter
    29%
  • Mechanic
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%
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What Koebbe family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 748 census records available for the last name Koebbe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Koebbe 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 63 immigration records available for the last name Koebbe. 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 145 military records available for the last name Koebbe. For the veterans among your Koebbe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Koebbe lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Koebbe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Koebbe in 1964 was 57, and 84 in 2004.

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