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Zirkles Family History

Zirkles 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: Zirkle, Kirkley, Zirkel, Rickles, Nickles, Kirkes, Mireles, Birkle

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Where is the Zirkles family from?

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

What did your Zirkles ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Zirkles. 100% of Zirkles 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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 100 census records available for the last name Zirkles. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zirkles 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 immigration records available for the last name Zirkles. 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 38 military records available for the last name Zirkles. For the veterans among your Zirkles ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zirkles lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Zirkles life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Zirkles in 1969 was 21, and 74 in 2004.

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