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Zobl Family History

Zobl 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: Zobel, Robl, Zoll, Noble, Sol, Toll, Jobe, Pool, Nobel, Kobe

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Where is the Zobl family from?

You can see how Zobl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zobl family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Zobl families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Zobl family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Zobl's in USA. New York had the highest population of Zobl families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zobl surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Zobl ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Engineer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Zobl. 100% of Zobl men worked as an Engineer. .

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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

  • Engineer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 168 census records available for the last name Zobl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zobl 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 50 immigration records available for the last name Zobl. 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 147 military records available for the last name Zobl. For the veterans among your Zobl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zobl lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Zobl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Zobl in 1964 was 58, and 60 in 2002.

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