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Zaruba Family History

Zaruba Surname Meaning

Czech (Záruba): topographic name or metonymic occupational name from záruba ‘wooden fence’.

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


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Where is the Zaruba family from?

You can see how Zaruba families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zaruba family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Zaruba families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 9 Zaruba families living in Iowa. This was about 50% of all the recorded Zaruba's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Zaruba families in 1880.
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What did your Zaruba ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Zaruba. 36% of Zaruba men worked as a Farmer and 28% of Zaruba women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Zaruba were Salesman and Seamstress.

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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

  • Farmer
    36%
  • Laborer
    27%
  • Truck Driver
    8%
  • Salesman
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    28%
  • Saleslady
    19%
  • Teacher
    19%
  • Seamstress
    19%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Zaruba. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zaruba 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 480 immigration records available for the last name Zaruba. 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 661 military records available for the last name Zaruba. For the veterans among your Zaruba ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zaruba lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Zaruba life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Zaruba in 1960 was 50, and 75 in 2004.

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