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Zoerb Family History

Zoerb Surname Meaning

German (Zörb): probably from a vernacular short form of the medieval personal name Servatius a Christian saint's name.

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


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Where is the Zoerb family from?

You can see how Zoerb families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zoerb family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Zoerb families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 19 Zoerb families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 53% of all the recorded Zoerb's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Zoerb families in 1880.
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What did your Zoerb ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Zoerb. 44% of Zoerb men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Zoerb women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Zoerb were Machinist and Housewife.

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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
    44%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Truck Driver
    12%
  • Machinist
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    60%
  • Housewife
    40%

What Zoerb family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Zoerb. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zoerb 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 156 immigration records available for the last name Zoerb. 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 241 military records available for the last name Zoerb. For the veterans among your Zoerb ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zoerb lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Zoerb life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Zoerb in 1954 was 59, and 51 in 2004.

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