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Kowbel Family History

Kowbel 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: Kobel, Korbel, Koebel, Nobel, Kober, Kobe, Kabel, Koppel, Knobel

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Where is the Kowbel family from?

You can see how Kowbel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kowbel family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Kowbel families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1920 there was 1 Kowbel family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Kowbel's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Kowbel families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kowbel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kowbel ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Kowbel. 100% of Kowbel men worked as a Farmer. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 755 census records available for the last name Kowbel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kowbel 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 126 immigration records available for the last name Kowbel. 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 9 military records available for the last name Kowbel. For the veterans among your Kowbel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kowbel lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Kowbel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Kowbel in 1964 was 71, and 41 in 2004.

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