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Zirke Family History

Zirke 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: Zirkel, Birke, Zierke, Zike, Zirk, Zinke, Zirkle, Pike, Zink, Berke

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Where is the Zirke family from?

You can see how Zirke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zirke family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Zirke families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 9 Zirke families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Zirke's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Zirke families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zirke surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Zirke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Machinist and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Zirke. 100% of Zirke men worked as a Machinist and 50% of Zirke women worked as a Clerk. .

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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

  • Machinist
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    50%
  • Housewife
    50%
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What Zirke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 337 census records available for the last name Zirke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zirke 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 117 immigration records available for the last name Zirke. 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 72 military records available for the last name Zirke. For the veterans among your Zirke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zirke lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1999, in the United States, Zirke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Zirke in 1963 was 67, and 77 in 1999.

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