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Eargle Family History

Eargle Surname Meaning

Variant of Ergle. This surname is concentrated in SC.

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


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Where is the Eargle family from?

You can see how Eargle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eargle family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Eargle families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Eargle family living in Surrey. This was 100% of all the recorded Eargle's in United Kingdom. Surrey had the highest population of Eargle families in 1891.
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What did your Eargle ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Eargle. 30% of Eargle men worked as a Farmer and 24% of Eargle women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Eargle were Carpenter and Farmer.

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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
    30%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Farming
    10%
  • Carpenter
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    24%
  • Clerk
    24%
  • Stenographer
    18%
  • Farmer
    12%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Eargle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eargle 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 160 immigration records available for the last name Eargle. 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 874 military records available for the last name Eargle. For the veterans among your Eargle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eargle lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Eargle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Eargle in 1948 was 45, and 73 in 2004.

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