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Zomb Family History

Zomb 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: Comb, Tomb, Job, Lobb, Som, Lamb, Kolb, Toma, Zook, Zima

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Where is the Zomb family from?

You can see how Zomb families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zomb family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Zomb family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Zomb's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Zomb families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zomb 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 Zomb ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Steno was the top reported job for people in the USA named Zomb. 100% of Zomb women worked as a Steno.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Steno
    100%

What Zomb family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 31 census records available for the last name Zomb. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zomb 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Zomb. 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 24 military records available for the last name Zomb. For the veterans among your Zomb ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zomb lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2000, in the United States, Zomb life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Zomb in 1978 was 80, and 98 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zomb 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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