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Zurbrigg Family History

Zurbrigg 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: Burbrink, Burbridge, Carrigg, Herring, Surridge, Burling, Currie

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Where is the Zurbrigg family from?

You can see how Zurbrigg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zurbrigg family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1911. The most Zurbrigg families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 11 Zurbrigg families living in Ontario. This was about 73% of all the recorded Zurbrigg's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Zurbrigg families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zurbrigg surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Zurbrigg ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Zurbrigg. 64% of Zurbrigg 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 1921

  • Farmer
    64%
  • Baker
    37%
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Census Records

There are 880 census records available for the last name Zurbrigg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zurbrigg 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 56 immigration records available for the last name Zurbrigg. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 10 military records available for the last name Zurbrigg. For the veterans among your Zurbrigg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zurbrigg lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2003, in the United States, Zurbrigg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Zurbrigg in 1975 was 89, and 94 in 2003.

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