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Jirele Family History

Jirele 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: Miele, Eisele, Wiele, Circle, Viele, Mireles, Birkle, Irene, Bireley

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Where is the Jirele family from?

You can see how Jirele families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jirele family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Jirele families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Jirele families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Jirele's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Jirele families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jirele surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Jirele ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farming and House Work were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Jirele. 60% of Jirele men worked as a Farming and 100% of Jirele women worked as a House Work.

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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

  • Farming
    60%
  • Colorgravure
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • House Work
    100%

What Jirele family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 197 census records available for the last name Jirele. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jirele 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Jirele. 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 22 military records available for the last name Jirele. For the veterans among your Jirele ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jirele lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2002, in the United States, Jirele life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Jirele in 1951 was 34, and 91 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Jirele

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jirele 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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