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Zube Family History

Zube Surname Meaning

German (of Slavic origin): from a Germanized short form of a Slavic personal name based on the Old Slavic element sebe dative and locative of se ‘oneself’

(see Sobek).

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


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Where is the Zube family from?

You can see how Zube families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zube family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Zube families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 21 Zube families living in Texas. This was about 58% of all the recorded Zube's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Zube families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zube 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 Zube ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Zube. 25% of Zube men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Zube women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Zube were Truck Driver and Flat Unker.

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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
    25%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Truck Driver
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    60%
  • Flat Unker
    40%

What Zube family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Zube. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zube 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 289 immigration records available for the last name Zube. 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 519 military records available for the last name Zube. For the veterans among your Zube ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zube lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Zube life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1947, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Zube in 1947 was 27, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zube 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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