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Zebe Family History

Zebe Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Zewe, Zube, Zerbe, Zee, Dube, Lee, Neve, Zeno, Jobe, Kobe

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Where is the Zebe family from?

You can see how Zebe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zebe family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Zebe families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Zebe families living in New York. This was about 83% of all the recorded Zebe's in USA. New York had the highest population of Zebe families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zebe 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 Zebe ancestors do for a living?

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

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

What Zebe family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 249 census records available for the last name Zebe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zebe 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 131 immigration records available for the last name Zebe. 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 98 military records available for the last name Zebe. For the veterans among your Zebe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zebe lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Zebe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Zebe in 1965 was 64, and 19 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Zebe

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zebe 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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