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Corle Name Meaning

Possibly an Americanized form of German Karl or Karle .

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


Similar surnames: Corl, Cordle, Cole, Colle, Coale, Coble, Carle, Coile, Corn, Cords

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Where is the Corle family from?

You can see how Corle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Corle family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Corle families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 7 Corle families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 70% of all the recorded Corle's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Corle families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Corle surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Corle ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Corle. 18% of Corle men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Corle women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Corle were Truck Driver and House Work. .

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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
    18%
  • Farmer
    17%
  • Farm Laborer
    9%
  • Truck Driver
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    25%
  • Seamstress
    19%
  • Stenographer
    19%
  • House Work
    13%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Corle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Corle 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 317 immigration records available for the last name Corle. 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 953 military records available for the last name Corle. For the veterans among your Corle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Corle lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Corle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Corle in 1946 was 39, and 88 in 2004.

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