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Zgarba Family History

Zgarba 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: Barba, Zara, Gaba, Garb, Garbe, Gara, Garbo, Gamba, Zarra, Garza

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Where is the Zgarba family from?

You can see how Zgarba families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zgarba family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Zgarba families living in Texas. This was 100% of all the recorded Zgarba's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Zgarba families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zgarba surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Zgarba ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Zgarba. 60% of Zgarba men worked as a Laborer. .

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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%
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Census Records

There are 93 census records available for the last name Zgarba. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zgarba 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Zgarba. 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 22 military records available for the last name Zgarba. For the veterans among your Zgarba ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zgarba lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Zgarba life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Zgarba in 1965 was 78, and 95 in 2004.

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