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Zobrest Family History

Zobrest 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: Zobrist, Forrest, Forest, Brest, Obrist, Brett, Brust, Best, Oest

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Where is the Zobrest family from?

You can see how Zobrest families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zobrest family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Zobrest families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Zobrest families living in Illinois. This was about 80% of all the recorded Zobrest's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Zobrest families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zobrest surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 125 census records available for the last name Zobrest. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zobrest 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Zobrest. 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 11 military records available for the last name Zobrest. For the veterans among your Zobrest ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zobrest lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2000, in the United States, Zobrest life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Zobrest in 1944 was 34, and 75 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zobrest 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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