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Zobell Family History

Zobell Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Zobel.

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


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Where is the Zobell family from?

You can see how Zobell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zobell family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Zobell families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 4 Zobell families living in Alberta. This was 100% of all the recorded Zobell's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Zobell families in 1911.
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What did your Zobell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Zobell. 50% of Zobell men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    50%
  • Carpenter
    50%

What Zobell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 435 census records available for the last name Zobell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zobell 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 61 immigration records available for the last name Zobell. 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 116 military records available for the last name Zobell. For the veterans among your Zobell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zobell lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Zobell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Zobell in 1967 was 59, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zobell 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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