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Zirkle Name Meaning

Americanized form of German Zirkel or of its South German variant Zirkl.

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


Similar surnames: Zerkle, Pirkle, Zittle, Zirkel, Bickle, Zirk, Birke, Irle, Birkle

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Where is the Zirkle family from?

You can see how Zirkle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zirkle family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Zirkle families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Zirkle family living in Alberta. This was 100% of all the recorded Zirkle's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Zirkle families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zirkle surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Zirkle ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Zirkle. 22% of Zirkle men worked as a Farmer and 15% of Zirkle women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Zirkle were Carpenter and Clerk. .

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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
    22%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Salesman
    7%
  • Carpenter
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    15%
  • Teacher
    15%
  • Housewife
    10%
  • Clerk
    10%
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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Zirkle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zirkle 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 279 immigration records available for the last name Zirkle. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Zirkle. For the veterans among your Zirkle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zirkle lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Zirkle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Zirkle in 1952 was 41, and 76 in 2004.

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