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Earles Name Meaning

English (Middlesex): variant of Earls .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Eales, Earls, Earle, Searles, Wailes, Eagles, Alles, Beales, Eades

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Where is the Earles family from?

You can see how Earles families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Earles family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Earles families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 13 Earles families living in Kentucky. This was about 21% of all the recorded Earles's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Earles families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Earles surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Earles ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Earles. 22% of Earles men worked as a Laborer and 10% of Earles women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Earles were Mechanic and Teacher. .

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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
    22%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • Truck Driver
    5%
  • Mechanic
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    10%
  • Maid
    9%
  • Machine Operator
    8%
  • Teacher
    8%
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Census Records

There are 16,000 census records available for the last name Earles. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Earles 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Earles. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Earles. For the veterans among your Earles ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Earles lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Earles life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Earles in 1950 was 24, and 68 in 2004.

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