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Zebley Family History

Zebley Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Swiss German Züblin: unexplained. Compare Zevely.

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


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Where is the Zebley family from?

You can see how Zebley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zebley family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Zebley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 8 Zebley families living in Delaware. This was about 57% of all the recorded Zebley's in USA. Delaware had the highest population of Zebley families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zebley 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 Zebley ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerical were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Zebley. 39% of Zebley men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Zebley women worked as a Clerical. Some less common occupations for Americans named Zebley were Farmer and Housekeeper.

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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
    39%
  • Painter
    12%
  • Carpenter
    9%
  • Farmer
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerical
    50%
  • Housekeeper
    50%

What Zebley family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Zebley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zebley 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 129 immigration records available for the last name Zebley. 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 570 military records available for the last name Zebley. For the veterans among your Zebley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zebley lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Zebley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Zebley in 1957 was 34, and 74 in 2004.

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