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Zumbach Family History

Zumbach Surname Meaning

Swiss German and German: topographic name for someone who lived ‘by the stream’ from Middle High German bach ‘stream’.

It combines the fused preposition and article zum (zu dem) meaning ‘at the’.

This reflects the geographical features of the area where such names originated.

Names of this nature often indicate a close relationship between people and their environment.

Such topographic names are common in German-speaking regions, showcasing local landscapes in personal titles.

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


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Where is the Zumbach family from?

You can see how Zumbach families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zumbach family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Zumbach families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 18 Zumbach families living in Ohio. This was about 67% of all the recorded Zumbach's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Zumbach families in 1880.
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What did your Zumbach ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farming and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Zumbach. 40% of Zumbach men worked as a Farming and 100% of Zumbach women worked as a Housewife.

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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

  • Farming
    40%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Proprietor
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Zumbach family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 800 census records available for the last name Zumbach. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zumbach 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 161 immigration records available for the last name Zumbach. 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 194 military records available for the last name Zumbach. For the veterans among your Zumbach ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zumbach lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Zumbach life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Zumbach in 1964 was 79, and 57 in 2003.

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