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Zombek Name Meaning

Polish and Jewish (from Poland): variant of Ząbek ‘little tooth denticle’ (see Zabek ).

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


Similar surnames: Dombek, Dembek, Bobek, Zoubek, Ziomek, Zubek, Kobak, Zoldak, Dombeck

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Where is the Zombek family from?

You can see how Zombek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zombek family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Zombek families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Zombek families living in Ohio. This was about 19% of all the recorded Zombek's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Zombek families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zombek surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Zombek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Zombek. 38% of Zombek men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Zombek women worked as a Maid. .

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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

  • Laborer
    38%
  • Miner
    25%
  • New Worker
    13%
  • Machinist
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%
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What Zombek family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 432 census records available for the last name Zombek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zombek 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 165 immigration records available for the last name Zombek. 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 129 military records available for the last name Zombek. For the veterans among your Zombek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zombek lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Zombek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Zombek in 1945 was 53, and 85 in 2004.

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