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Zabek Family History

Zabek Surname Meaning

Polish and Jewish (from Poland) (Ząbek): nickname from Polish ząbek ‘little tooth denticle’. Compare Zombek.

In some cases possibly also Croatian (Žabek): nickname from a diminutive of žaba ‘frog’.

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


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Where is the Zabek family from?

You can see how Zabek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zabek family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Zabek families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Zabek family living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Zabek's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Zabek families in 1911.
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What did your Zabek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Zabek. 53% of Zabek men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Zabek women worked as a Bookkeeper.

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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
    53%
  • Welder
    12%
  • Farmer
    12%
  • Labor
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    100%

What Zabek family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 632 census records available for the last name Zabek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zabek 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 371 immigration records available for the last name Zabek. 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 122 military records available for the last name Zabek. For the veterans among your Zabek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zabek lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2002, in the United States, Zabek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Zabek in 1944 was 26, and 87 in 2002.

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