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Zbinden Name Meaning

Swiss German: topographic name in the form of a prepositional phrase ze bünden ‘at the enclosure’ (i.e. the common property of a village).

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


Similar surnames: Linden, Boden, Bindel, Linde, Bunde, Billen, Bandel, Weiden, Binger

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Where is the Zbinden family from?

You can see how Zbinden families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zbinden family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Zbinden families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 19 Zbinden families living in Illinois. This was about 56% of all the recorded Zbinden's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Zbinden families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zbinden surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Zbinden ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Zbinden. 20% of Zbinden men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Zbinden women worked as a Housewife. .

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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

  • Farmer
    20%
  • Carpenter
    14%
  • Laborer
    10%
  • Mechanic
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Zbinden. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zbinden 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 542 immigration records available for the last name Zbinden. 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 333 military records available for the last name Zbinden. For the veterans among your Zbinden ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zbinden lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Zbinden life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Zbinden in 1961 was 57, and 80 in 2004.

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