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Zieba Name Meaning

Polish (Zięba): from zięba ‘finch’ a nickname for someone thought to resemble the bird or perhaps a metonymic occupational name for a birdcatcher or dealer. This surname is also found among Rusyns (Lemkos). Compare Zemba and Ziemba .

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


Similar surnames: Zemba, Ziemba, Dziuba, Biela, Riebe, Zinda, Piela, Bieda, Giba, Zier

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Where is the Zieba family from?

You can see how Zieba families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zieba family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Zieba families living in Michigan. This was about 18% of all the recorded Zieba's in USA. Michigan and 1 other state had the highest population of Zieba families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 523 census records available for the last name Zieba. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zieba 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

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There are 220 military records available for the last name Zieba. For the veterans among your Zieba ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zieba lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Zieba life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Zieba in 1965 was 55, and 58 in 2004.

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