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Zoba Family History

Zoba Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Zola, Oba, Zuba, Koba, Zoda, Zona, Kaba, Boda, Mora, Baba

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Where is the Zoba family from?

You can see how Zoba families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zoba family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Zoba families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Zoba families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 40% of all the recorded Zoba's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Zoba families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zoba surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Zoba ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Truck Driver
    50%
  • Miner
    50%
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Census Records

There are 155 census records available for the last name Zoba. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zoba 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 72 immigration records available for the last name Zoba. 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 56 military records available for the last name Zoba. For the veterans among your Zoba ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zoba lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Zoba life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Zoba in 1965 was 65, and 68 in 2004.

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