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Zolbe Family History

Zolbe 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: Kolbe, Mole, Holme, Jobe, Kobe, Bolle, Hole, Cole, Dole, Kolb

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Where is the Zolbe family from?

You can see how Zolbe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zolbe family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Zolbe families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 67% of all the recorded Zolbe's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Zolbe families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zolbe 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 56 census records available for the last name Zolbe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zolbe 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Zolbe. 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 45 military records available for the last name Zolbe. For the veterans among your Zolbe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zolbe lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2002, in the United States, Zolbe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Zolbe in 1960 was 54, and 77 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zolbe 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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