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Zambrana Family History

Zambrana Name Meaning

Basque: Castilianized form of a habitational name from a town called Zanbrana (in Castilian: Zambrana) in Araba/Álava province Basque Country (Spain). Spanish (southern): variant of Zambrano

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Zambrano, Aldana, Zabala, Sambrano, Cambra, Pastrana, Umana, Zamorano

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Where is the Zambrana family from?

You can see how Zambrana families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zambrana family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Zambrana families living in California. This was about 5% of all the recorded Zambrana's in USA. California and 2 other states had the highest population of Zambrana families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zambrana surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Zambrana ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Labrador and Costurera were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Zambrana. 72% of Zambrana men worked as a Labrador and 100% of Zambrana women worked as a Costurera. .

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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 1940

  • Labrador
    72%
  • Comerciante
    10%
  • Soldier
    10%
  • Dependiente
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Costurera
    100%
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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 859 immigration records available for the last name Zambrana. 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 329 military records available for the last name Zambrana. For the veterans among your Zambrana ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zambrana lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Zambrana life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Zambrana in 1962 was 35, and 70 in 2004.

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