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Zobian Family History

Zobian 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: Cobian, Kocian, Fabian, Tobin, Tobias, Zubia, Domian, Robin, Gobin

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Where is the Zobian family from?

You can see how Zobian families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zobian family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Zobian family living in Massachusetts. This was about 50% of all the recorded Zobian's in USA. Massachusetts and 1 other state had the highest population of Zobian families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zobian surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Zobian ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 62 census records available for the last name Zobian. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zobian 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 71 immigration records available for the last name Zobian. 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 Zobian. For the veterans among your Zobian ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zobian lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Zobian life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Zobian in 1964 was 73, and 83 in 2003.

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