Zumbach Family History

Zumbach Surname Meaning

Swiss German and German: topographic name for someone who lived ‘by the stream’ from Middle High German bach ‘stream’.

It combines the fused preposition and article zum (zu dem) meaning ‘at the’.

This reflects the geographical features of the area where such names originated.

Names of this nature often indicate a close relationship between people and their environment.

Such topographic names are common in German-speaking regions, showcasing local landscapes in personal titles.

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

Similar surnames: Umbach, Zumwalt, Aulbach, Limbach, Muhlbach, Dubach, Brumbach, Baumbach, Wambach, Kubach

2K	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
194	Military Records
161	Immigration Records
800	Census and Voter Lists
4K	Member Trees

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Where is the Zumbach family from?

You can see how Zumbach families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zumbach family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Zumbach families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 18 Zumbach families living in Ohio. This was about 67% of all the recorded Zumbach's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Zumbach families in 1880.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zumbach surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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What did your Zumbach ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farming and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Zumbach. 40% of Zumbach men worked as a Farming and 100% of Zumbach 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.

Farming

40%

Laborer

20%

Farmer

20%

Proprietor

20%

Housewife

100%

What Zumbach family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 800 census records available for the last name Zumbach. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zumbach census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 161 immigration records available for the last name Zumbach. 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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Military Records

There are 194 military records available for the last name Zumbach. For the veterans among your Zumbach ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zumbach lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Zumbach life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Zumbach in 1964 was 79, and 57 in 2003.

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Zumbach Surname Meaning

Swiss German and German: topographic name for someone who lived ‘by the stream’ from Middle High German bach ‘stream’.

It combines the fused preposition and article zum (zu dem) meaning ‘at the’.

This reflects the geographical features of the area where such names originated.

Names of this nature often indicate a close relationship between people and their environment.

Such topographic names are common in German-speaking regions, showcasing local landscapes in personal titles.

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

Where is the Zumbach family from?

What did your Zumbach ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farming and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Zumbach. 40% of Zumbach men worked as a Farming and 100% of Zumbach women worked as a Housewife.

Data not to scale

We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Farming

40%

Laborer

20%

Farmer

20%

Proprietor

20%

Housewife

100%

What Zumbach family records will you find?

What is the average Zumbach lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Zumbach life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Zumbach in 1964 was 79, and 57 in 2003.

Zumbach Family History

Zumbach Surname Meaning

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Zumbach Surname Meaning

7,000 record(s) for Zumbach

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Where is the Zumbach family from?

What did your Zumbach ancestors do for a living?

Top Male Occupations In 1940

Top Female Occupations In 1940

What Zumbach family records will you find?

Census Record

Passenger List

Military Records

You've only scratched the surface of Zumbach family history

What is the average Zumbach lifespan?

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Zumbach family tree

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