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Kargle Family History

Kargle 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: Cargle, Karle, Kagle, Karge, Eargle, Eagle, Kage, Harle, Large

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Where is the Kargle family from?

You can see how Kargle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kargle family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kargle families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Kargle family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Kargle's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Kargle families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kargle surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kargle ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kargle. 43% of Kargle 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
    43%
  • Truck Driver
    29%
  • Clerk Office
    29%
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What Kargle family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 189 census records available for the last name Kargle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kargle 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Kargle. 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 81 military records available for the last name Kargle. For the veterans among your Kargle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kargle lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Kargle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Kargle in 1966 was 41, and 80 in 2003.

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