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Zobka Family History

Zobka 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: Zabka, Kobza, Zook, Zola, Zika, Polka, Zubia, Zilka, Zobel, Rybka

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Where is the Zobka family from?

You can see how Zobka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zobka family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Zobka families living in Massachusetts. This was about 50% of all the recorded Zobka's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Zobka families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zobka 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 Zobka ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Zobka. 100% of Zobka men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

What Zobka family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 39 census records available for the last name Zobka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zobka 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Zobka. 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 32 military records available for the last name Zobka. For the veterans among your Zobka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zobka lifespan?

Between 1958 and 1994, in the United States, Zobka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Zobka in 1958 was 45, and 74 in 1994.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Zobka

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zobka 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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