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Zarenba Family History

Zarenba 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: Zaremba, Arena, Zarella, Zaruba, Haren, Barna, Barba, Farina, Zara

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Where is the Zarenba family from?

You can see how Zarenba families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zarenba family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Zarenba families living in Illinois. This was about 33% of all the recorded Zarenba's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Zarenba families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zarenba surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Zarenba ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Zarenba. 60% of Zarenba men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Zarenba women worked as a Waitress. .

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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
    60%
  • Farmer
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    100%
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Census Records

There are 183 census records available for the last name Zarenba. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zarenba 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Zarenba. 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 17 military records available for the last name Zarenba. For the veterans among your Zarenba ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zarenba lifespan?

Average Zarenba life expectancy in 1979 was 74 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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