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Kenobbie Family History

Kenobbie 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: Knobbe, Nobbe, Denoble, Kobbe, Mcrobbie, Gebbie, Dobbie, Hobbie

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Where is the Kenobbie family from?

You can see how Kenobbie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kenobbie family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Kenobbie families living in South Dakota. This was 100% of all the recorded Kenobbie's in USA. South Dakota had the highest population of Kenobbie families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kenobbie surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kenobbie ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kenobbie. 100% of Kenobbie 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 159 census records available for the last name Kenobbie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kenobbie 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Kenobbie. 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 42 military records available for the last name Kenobbie. For the veterans among your Kenobbie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kenobbie lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2003, in the United States, Kenobbie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Kenobbie in 1971 was 88, and 77 in 2003.

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