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Zumbro Family History

Zumbro Name Meaning

Americanized form of Swiss German Sommerau a habitational name from a place so called. Compare Zombro .

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


Similar surnames: Zombro, Zuber, Cumby, Rumbo, Stumbo, Zumbrun, Cambio, Zumbach, Ambroz

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Where is the Zumbro family from?

You can see how Zumbro families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zumbro family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Zumbro families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 5 Zumbro families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 50% of all the recorded Zumbro's in USA. Pennsylvania and 1 other state had the highest population of Zumbro families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zumbro 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 Zumbro ancestors do for a living?

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

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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
    50%
  • Laborer
    33%
  • Truck Driver
    12%
  • Driller
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    50%
  • Waitress
    50%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Zumbro. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zumbro 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 64 immigration records available for the last name Zumbro. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 402 military records available for the last name Zumbro. For the veterans among your Zumbro ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zumbro lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Zumbro life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Zumbro in 1959 was 50, and 82 in 2004.

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