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Zirk Family History

Zirk Surname Meaning

German: variant of Zierke.

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


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Where is the Zirk family from?

You can see how Zirk families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zirk family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Zirk families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 19 Zirk families living in Manitoba. This was about 66% of all the recorded Zirk's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Zirk families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zirk 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 Zirk ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Zirk. 35% of Zirk men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Zirk women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Zirk were Mechanic and Housewife.

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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

  • Laborer
    35%
  • Farmer
    35%
  • Operator
    5%
  • Mechanic
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    25%
  • Painter
    25%
  • Nurse
    25%
  • Housewife
    25%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Zirk. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zirk 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 400 immigration records available for the last name Zirk. 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 699 military records available for the last name Zirk. For the veterans among your Zirk ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zirk lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Zirk life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Zirk in 1962 was 44, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zirk 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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