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Virkler Family History

Virkler Surname Meaning

Altered form of French Verkler a surname of ultimately Swiss German origin.

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


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Where is the Virkler family from?

You can see how Virkler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Virkler family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Virkler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 64 Virkler families living in New York. This was about 96% of all the recorded Virkler's in USA. New York had the highest population of Virkler families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Virkler 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 Virkler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Virkler. 72% of Virkler men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Virkler women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Virkler were Salesman and Teacher.

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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
    72%
  • Laborer
    10%
  • Farm Laborer
    10%
  • Salesman
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    60%
  • Teacher
    40%

What Virkler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Virkler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Virkler 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 83 immigration records available for the last name Virkler. 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 90 military records available for the last name Virkler. For the veterans among your Virkler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Virkler lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Virkler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Virkler in 1963 was 78, and 85 in 2004.

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