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Zirbes Family History

Zirbes Surname Meaning

German: variant of Zervas.

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


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Where is the Zirbes family from?

You can see how Zirbes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zirbes family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Zirbes families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 10 Zirbes families living in New York. This was about 59% of all the recorded Zirbes's in USA. New York had the highest population of Zirbes families in 1880.
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What did your Zirbes ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Zirbes. 56% of Zirbes men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Zirbes women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Zirbes were Salesman and Waitress.

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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
    56%
  • Farmer
    23%
  • Salesman
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    43%
  • Poultry Dresser
    29%
  • Waitress
    29%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 111 immigration records available for the last name Zirbes. 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 424 military records available for the last name Zirbes. For the veterans among your Zirbes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zirbes lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Zirbes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Zirbes in 1960 was 69, and 17 in 2004.

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