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Zorbas Family History

Zorbas 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: Forbes, Barbas, Porras, Zervas, Urbas, Bordas, Corban, Orban, Korba

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Where is the Zorbas family from?

You can see how Zorbas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zorbas family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Zorbas families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Zorbas families living in Minnesota. This was about 16% of all the recorded Zorbas's in USA. Minnesota and 1 other state had the highest population of Zorbas families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zorbas surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Zorbas ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laboratory Assistant were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Zorbas. 42% of Zorbas men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Zorbas women worked as a Laboratory Assistant. .

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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
    42%
  • Salesman
    25%
  • Bartender
    17%
  • Waiter
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laboratory Assistant
    100%
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Census Records

There are 787 census records available for the last name Zorbas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zorbas 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 266 immigration records available for the last name Zorbas. 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 131 military records available for the last name Zorbas. For the veterans among your Zorbas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zorbas lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Zorbas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Zorbas in 1960 was 65, and 72 in 2004.

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