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Kobo Family History

Kobo 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: Kobe, Kubo, Cobo, Bobo, Kono, Lobo, Koba, Koo, Kobs, Kolbo

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Where is the Kobo family from?

You can see how Kobo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kobo family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Kobo families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Kobo families living in Wisconsin. This was about 43% of all the recorded Kobo's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Kobo families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kobo surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kobo ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Kobo ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 199 census records available for the last name Kobo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kobo 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 118 immigration records available for the last name Kobo. 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 25 military records available for the last name Kobo. For the veterans among your Kobo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kobo lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2000, in the United States, Kobo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Kobo in 1973 was 54, and 87 in 2000.

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