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Zerkle Family History

Zerkle Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Zirkel.

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


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Where is the Zerkle family from?

You can see how Zerkle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zerkle family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Zerkle families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 3 Zerkle families living in Alberta. This was 100% of all the recorded Zerkle's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Zerkle families in 1911.
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What did your Zerkle ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Zerkle. 26% of Zerkle men worked as a Farmer and 32% of Zerkle women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Zerkle were Carpenter and Servant.

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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
    26%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Carpenter
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    32%
  • Bookkeeper
    16%
  • Waitress
    12%
  • Servant
    12%

What Zerkle family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Zerkle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zerkle 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 65 immigration records available for the last name Zerkle. 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 426 military records available for the last name Zerkle. For the veterans among your Zerkle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zerkle lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Zerkle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Zerkle in 1957 was 54, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zerkle 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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