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Zeib Family History

Zeib 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: Leib, Geib, Eib, Seib, Zeeb, Zeis, Wei, Reis, Zeno, Mei

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Where is the Zeib family from?

You can see how Zeib families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zeib family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Zeib families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Zeib families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 50% of all the recorded Zeib's in USA. Pennsylvania and 1 other state had the highest population of Zeib families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zeib surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 84 census records available for the last name Zeib. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zeib 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Zeib. 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 12 military records available for the last name Zeib. For the veterans among your Zeib ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zeib lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zeib 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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