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Cearle Family History

Cearle Surname 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: Searle, Cearley, Carle, Earle, Charles, Clare, Carne, Beadle, Early

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Where is the Cearle family from?

You can see how Cearle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cearle family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Cearle families were found in Scotland in 1861. In 1891 there was 1 Cearle family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Cearle's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Cearle families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cearle surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 52 census records available for the last name Cearle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cearle 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Cearle. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 5 military records available for the last name Cearle. For the veterans among your Cearle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cearle lifespan?

Between 1989 and 1999, in the United States, Cearle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Cearle in 1989 was 61, and 87 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cearle 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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