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Zabka Surname Meaning

Polish (Żabka); Czech and Slovak (Žabka): nickname from Polish żabka.

Czech and Slovak žabka is a diminutive of żaba.

The term żaba translates to ‘frog’.

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


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Where is the Zabka family from?

You can see how Zabka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zabka family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Zabka families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 9 Zabka families living in Nebraska. This was 100% of all the recorded Zabka's in USA. Nebraska had the highest population of Zabka families in 1880.
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What did your Zabka ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Zabka. 45% of Zabka men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    45%
  • Owner Operator
    34%
  • Miner
    23%

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Census Records

There are 477 census records available for the last name Zabka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zabka 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 234 immigration records available for the last name Zabka. 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 237 military records available for the last name Zabka. For the veterans among your Zabka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zabka lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Zabka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Zabka in 1956 was 60, and 78 in 2004.

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