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Kobylak Family History

Kobylak 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: Kobak, Kolak, Kobylarz, Oblak, Kozak, Holyoak, Kobza, Dolak, Polak

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Where is the Kobylak family from?

You can see how Kobylak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kobylak family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Kobylak families living in Ohio. This was about 50% of all the recorded Kobylak's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Kobylak families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kobylak surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kobylak ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kobylak. 34% of Kobylak 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
    34%
  • Bookkeeper
    17%
  • Truck Driver
    17%
  • Glass Worker
    17%
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What Kobylak family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 191 census records available for the last name Kobylak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kobylak 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 187 immigration records available for the last name Kobylak. 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 47 military records available for the last name Kobylak. For the veterans among your Kobylak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kobylak lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Kobylak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Kobylak in 1960 was 61, and 84 in 2004.

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