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Circles Family History

Circles 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: Circle, Mireles, Sirles, Carles, Curles, Charles, Miles, Giles

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Where is the Circles family from?

You can see how Circles families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Circles family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Circles families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Circles families living in Oregon. This was about 69% of all the recorded Circles's in USA. Oregon had the highest population of Circles families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Circles 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 168 census records available for the last name Circles. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Circles 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Circles. 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 42 military records available for the last name Circles. For the veterans among your Circles ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Circles lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2001, in the United States, Circles life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Circles in 1971 was 87, and 61 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Circles 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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