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Zebbs Family History

Zebbs 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: Ebbs, Tebbs, Webb, Debes, Tebbe, Debus, Hebb, Bebb, Hebbe, Hibbs

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Where is the Zebbs family from?

You can see how Zebbs families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zebbs family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Zebbs families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 12 Zebbs families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Zebbs's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Zebbs families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zebbs 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 Zebbs ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Caretaker and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Zebbs. 34% of Zebbs men worked as a Caretaker and 100% of Zebbs women worked as a Maid.

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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

  • Caretaker
    34%
  • Truck Driver
    34%
  • Janitor
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

What Zebbs family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 309 census records available for the last name Zebbs. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zebbs 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Zebbs. 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 17 military records available for the last name Zebbs. For the veterans among your Zebbs ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zebbs lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Zebbs life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Zebbs in 1964 was 79, and 87 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zebbs 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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