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Zeb Family History

Zeb Surname Meaning

From Urdu ultimately Persian zēb ‘adornment beautiful thing’as in the adopted name of the Mughal emperor Aurangzebliterally ‘throne of beauty’.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Zeb family from?

You can see how Zeb families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zeb family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Zeb families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Zeb family living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Zeb's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Zeb families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zeb surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Zeb ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Zeb. 100% of Zeb 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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 309 census records available for the last name Zeb. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zeb 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 74 immigration records available for the last name Zeb. 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 87 military records available for the last name Zeb. For the veterans among your Zeb ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zeb lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1999, in the United States, Zeb life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Zeb in 1973 was 51, and 72 in 1999.

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