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Zabb Family History

Zabb 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: Babb, Tabb, Sabb, Mabb, Nabb, Dabb, Rabb, Abu, Kaba, Baba

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Where is the Zabb family from?

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

What did your Zabb ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 72 census records available for the last name Zabb. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zabb 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Zabb. 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 9 military records available for the last name Zabb. For the veterans among your Zabb ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zabb lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1998, in the United States, Zabb life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Zabb in 1978 was 53, and 93 in 1998.

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