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Earle Family History

Earle Surname Meaning

English: variant of Earl.

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


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Where is the Earle family from?

You can see how Earle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Earle family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Earle families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 408 Earle families living in London. This was about 19% of all the recorded Earle's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Earle families in 1891.
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What did your Earle ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Earle. 12% of Earle men worked as a General Labourer and 70% of Earle women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Earle were Builders Labourer and Housekeeper.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    12%
  • Incapacitated
    6%
  • Gardener
    5%
  • Builders Labourer
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    70%
  • Private Means
    5%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    3%
  • Housekeeper
    2%

What Earle family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 115,000 census records available for the last name Earle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Earle 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 14,000 immigration records available for the last name Earle. 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 18,000 military records available for the last name Earle. For the veterans among your Earle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Earle lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Earle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1943, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Earle in 1943 was 25, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Earle 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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