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Circle Family History

Circle Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Zirkel an occupational name for a watchman (one who makes the rounds) Middle High German zirkeler.

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


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Where is the Circle family from?

You can see how Circle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Circle family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Circle families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 5 Circle families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Circle's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Circle families in 1911.
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What did your Circle ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Circle. 32% of Circle men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Circle women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Circle were Proprietor and Finisher.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    32%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Manager
    7%
  • Proprietor
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    34%
  • Stenographer
    17%
  • Comptometer Operator
    17%
  • Finisher
    17%

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Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Circle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Circle 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 191 immigration records available for the last name Circle. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 3,000 military records available for the last name Circle. For the veterans among your Circle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Circle lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Circle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Circle in 1952 was 38, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Circle ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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