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Zubek Family History

Zubek Surname Meaning

Polish and Croatian; Slovak (mainly Zúbek); Czech (also Zúbek and Zůbek): nickname from a diminutive of zub ‘tooth’.

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


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Where is the Zubek family from?

You can see how Zubek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zubek family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 9 Zubek families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 31% of all the recorded Zubek's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Zubek families in 1920.
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What did your Zubek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Entertainer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Zubek. 65% of Zubek men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Zubek women worked as an Entertainer.

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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
    65%
  • Machinist
    12%
  • Miner
    12%
  • Motorman
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Entertainer
    100%

What Zubek family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 658 census records available for the last name Zubek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zubek 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 495 immigration records available for the last name Zubek. 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 218 military records available for the last name Zubek. For the veterans among your Zubek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zubek lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Zubek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Zubek in 1956 was 52, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zubek 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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