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Zubel Family History

Zubel 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: Rubel, Aubel, Zuber, Zabel, Bubel, Zobel, Zube, Dubel, Hubel, Zubek

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Where is the Zubel family from?

You can see how Zubel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zubel family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Zubel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Zubel families living in Illinois. This was about 38% of all the recorded Zubel's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Zubel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zubel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Zubel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Zubel. 44% of Zubel men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Zubel women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Zubel were Miner and Janitress. .

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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
    44%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Truck Driver
    13%
  • Miner
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    50%
  • Janitress
    50%
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Census Records

There are 480 census records available for the last name Zubel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zubel 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 188 immigration records available for the last name Zubel. 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 139 military records available for the last name Zubel. For the veterans among your Zubel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zubel lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Zubel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Zubel in 1955 was 59, and 81 in 2004.

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