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Zarle Family History

Zarle 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: Harle, Zale, Carle, Karle, Zarse, Earle, Gale, Barre, Hale, Hare

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Where is the Zarle family from?

You can see how Zarle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zarle family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Zarle families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Zarle families living in Ohio. This was about 92% of all the recorded Zarle's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Zarle families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zarle surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Zarle ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Zarle ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 183 census records available for the last name Zarle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zarle 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Zarle. 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 107 military records available for the last name Zarle. For the veterans among your Zarle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zarle lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2002, in the United States, Zarle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Zarle in 1969 was 64, and 91 in 2002.

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