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Zuba Family History

Zuba Surname Meaning

Polish: nickname for someone with a prominent or noticeable tooth from zub ‘tooth’ (standard Polish ząb)

or possibly from a derivative of dialect zubać ‘to peck’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Zuba family from?

You can see how Zuba families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zuba family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Zuba families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 8 Zuba families living in Massachusetts. This was about 62% of all the recorded Zuba's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Zuba families in 1880.
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What did your Zuba ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Zuba. 48% of Zuba men worked as a Laborer and 14% of Zuba women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Zuba were Weaver and Machine Operator.

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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
    48%
  • Truck Driver
    12%
  • Miner
    12%
  • Weaver
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    14%
  • Housework
    14%
  • Finisher
    14%
  • Machine Operator
    14%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Zuba. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zuba 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 430 immigration records available for the last name Zuba. 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 492 military records available for the last name Zuba. For the veterans among your Zuba ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zuba lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Zuba life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Zuba in 1951 was 37, and 77 in 2004.

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