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Zogby Family History

Zogby Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Arabic Zoghbi or Zoghby.

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


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Where is the Zogby family from?

You can see how Zogby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zogby family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Zogby families living in New York. This was about 56% of all the recorded Zogby's in USA. New York had the highest population of Zogby families in 1920.
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What did your Zogby ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Zogby. 43% of Zogby men worked as a Salesman and 28% of Zogby women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Zogby were Merchant and Assembler.

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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

  • Salesman
    43%
  • Owner
    10%
  • Grocery Clerk
    10%
  • Merchant
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    28%
  • Grocery
    19%
  • Operator
    19%
  • Assembler
    19%

What Zogby family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 361 census records available for the last name Zogby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zogby 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 270 immigration records available for the last name Zogby. 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 74 military records available for the last name Zogby. For the veterans among your Zogby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zogby lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2003, in the United States, Zogby life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Zogby in 1957 was 33, and 75 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zogby ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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