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Zubke Family History

Zubke Surname Meaning

German (of Slavic origin): from a Germanized pet form of a Slavic personal name based on the Old Slavic element sebe.

The term relates to the dative and locative of se ‘oneself’.

This linguistic connection highlights the influences of Slavic languages on German names.

Such names often reflect cultural or personal identity within diverse communities.

For instance, Sobek as a reference shows the intertwining of Slavic and German heritage.

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


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Where is the Zubke family from?

You can see how Zubke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zubke family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Zubke families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Zubke family living in Minnesota. This was about 50% of all the recorded Zubke's in USA. Minnesota and 1 other state had the highest population of Zubke families in 1880.
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What did your Zubke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Zubke. 40% of Zubke 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
    40%
  • Farm Laborer
    20%
  • Farming
    18%
  • General Farm Work
    6%

What Zubke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 771 census records available for the last name Zubke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zubke 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 Zubke. 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 111 military records available for the last name Zubke. For the veterans among your Zubke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zubke lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Zubke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Zubke in 1961 was 67, and 90 in 2004.

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