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Zobus Family History

Zobus 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: Kobus, Sobus, Dobos, Bonus, Debus, Dobis, Zou, Nobis, Bogus, Vogus

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Where is the Zobus family from?

You can see how Zobus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zobus family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Zobus family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Zobus's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Zobus families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zobus 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 50 census records available for the last name Zobus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zobus 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Zobus. 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 13 military records available for the last name Zobus. For the veterans among your Zobus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zobus lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1997, in the United States, Zobus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Zobus in 1969 was 74, and 92 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zobus 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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