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Zdeb Family History

Zdeb Name Meaning

Polish: from zdeb ‘wildcat’ an unflattering nickname for a disagreeable idle person.

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


Similar surnames: Leeb, Dee, Dec, Dew, Zieba, Lieb, Loeb, Edes, Zoet, Zier

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Where is the Zdeb family from?

You can see how Zdeb families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zdeb family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Zdeb families living in Illinois. This was about 24% of all the recorded Zdeb's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Zdeb families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zdeb surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Zdeb ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Spinner were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Zdeb. 46% of Zdeb men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Zdeb women worked as a Spinner. Some less common occupations for Americans named Zdeb were Volunteer and Seamstress. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    46%
  • Molder
    10%
  • Farmer
    7%
  • Volunteer
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Spinner
    50%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Seamstress
    25%
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Census Records

There are 498 census records available for the last name Zdeb. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zdeb 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 226 immigration records available for the last name Zdeb. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 284 military records available for the last name Zdeb. For the veterans among your Zdeb ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zdeb lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Zdeb life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Zdeb in 1952 was 37, and 57 in 2004.

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