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Zoubek Name Meaning

Czech: from a diminutive of Zub a nickname for someone with something odd or noticeable about his teeth from zub ‘tooth’.

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


Similar surnames: Zubek, Doubek, Zombek, Bobek, Houdek, Kober, Zurek, Soucek, Turek

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Where is the Zoubek family from?

You can see how Zoubek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zoubek family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Zoubek families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Zoubek families living in Illinois. This was about 35% of all the recorded Zoubek's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Zoubek families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zoubek surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Zoubek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Zoubek. 34% of Zoubek men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Zoubek women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Zoubek were Secretary 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

  • Farmer
    34%
  • Farming
    26%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Secretary
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    50%
  • Housekeeper
    50%
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What Zoubek family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 906 census records available for the last name Zoubek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zoubek 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 156 immigration records available for the last name Zoubek. 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 191 military records available for the last name Zoubek. For the veterans among your Zoubek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zoubek lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Zoubek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Zoubek in 1957 was 56, and 87 in 2004.

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