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Kerle Family History

Kerle Surname Meaning

see Curl.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Kerle family from?

You can see how Kerle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kerle family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Kerle families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 4 Kerle families living in British Columbia. This was about 80% of all the recorded Kerle's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Kerle families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kerle surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Kerle ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kerle. 37% of Kerle men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Kerle women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kerle were Bookkeeper and New Worker.

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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

  • Laborer
    37%
  • Farmer
    28%
  • Hook Tender
    19%
  • Bookkeeper
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    43%
  • Stenographer
    29%
  • New Worker
    29%

What Kerle family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Kerle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kerle 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 437 immigration records available for the last name Kerle. 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 640 military records available for the last name Kerle. For the veterans among your Kerle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kerle lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Kerle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Kerle in 1963 was 91, and 73 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kerle

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kerle 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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