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Zobava Family History

Zobava Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Votava, Zabala, Obara, Zabawa, Bava, Bara, Basa, Baba, Oliva, Toyama

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Where is the Zobava family from?

You can see how Zobava families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zobava family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Zobava family living in Minnesota. This was about 50% of all the recorded Zobava's in USA. Minnesota and 1 other state had the highest population of Zobava families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 33 census records available for the last name Zobava. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zobava 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Zobava. 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 1 military records available for the last name Zobava. For the veterans among your Zobava ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zobava lifespan?

Between 1986 and 1997, in the United States, Zobava life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Zobava in 1986 was 95, and 74 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zobava 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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