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Zirkler Family History

Zirkler 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: Virkler, Zickler, Zirkle, Kirkley, Ziegler, Winkler, Tinkler, Zirkel

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Where is the Zirkler family from?

You can see how Zirkler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zirkler family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Zirkler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Zirkler families living in Maryland. This was about 77% of all the recorded Zirkler's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Zirkler families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zirkler surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Zirkler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Baker was the top reported job for people in the USA named Zirkler. 50% of Zirkler men worked as a Baker. .

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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

  • Baker
    50%
  • Salesman
    50%
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Census Records

There are 458 census records available for the last name Zirkler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zirkler 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 130 immigration records available for the last name Zirkler. 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 183 military records available for the last name Zirkler. For the veterans among your Zirkler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zirkler lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2001, in the United States, Zirkler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Zirkler in 1962 was 86, and 85 in 2001.

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