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Zabal Family History

Zabal 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: Zabala, Zabel, Cabal, Zubal, Kaba, Gabel, Abad, Baba, Babel, Kabel

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Where is the Zabal family from?

You can see how Zabal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zabal family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Zabal families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Zabal families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Zabal's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Zabal families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zabal surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Zabal ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Zabal ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 172 census records available for the last name Zabal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zabal 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 218 immigration records available for the last name Zabal. 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 11 military records available for the last name Zabal. For the veterans among your Zabal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zabal lifespan?

Between 1957 and 1996, in the United States, Zabal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Zabal in 1957 was 59, and 70 in 1996.

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