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Zubia Name Meaning

Spanish: habitational name from Zubia in Granada province or either of two smaller places in Málaga province so named from zubia ‘rich in water’ (from Arabic). Compare Subia . Basque: topographic name from zubi ‘bridge’ + the definite article -a.

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


Similar surnames: Subia, Zurita, Rubi, Lupia, Rubio, Tobia, Dubin, Cuba, Zuber, Lubin

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Where is the Zubia family from?

You can see how Zubia families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zubia family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Zubia families living in Texas. This was about 31% of all the recorded Zubia's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Zubia families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zubia surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Zubia ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Zubia. 67% of Zubia men worked as a Laborer. .

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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
    67%
  • Dish Washer
    17%
  • Sectionhand
    17%
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Census Records

There are 554 census records available for the last name Zubia. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zubia 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 530 immigration records available for the last name Zubia. 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 211 military records available for the last name Zubia. For the veterans among your Zubia ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zubia lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Zubia life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Zubia in 1963 was 62, and 73 in 2004.

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