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Hearle Family History

Hearle Surname Meaning

alternative spelling of Hurle a variant of either Earl or Hurrell.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Hearle family from?

You can see how Hearle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hearle family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hearle families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 98 Hearle families living in Cornwall. This was about 41% of all the recorded Hearle's in United Kingdom. Cornwall had the highest population of Hearle families in 1891.
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What did your Hearle ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farmer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Hearle. 54% of Hearle men worked as a Farmer and 70% of Hearle women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hearle were Fishmonger (own Account) and Unpaid Domestic.

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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

  • Farmer
    54%
  • Farm Labourer
    16%
  • General Labourer
    16%
  • Fishmonger (own Account)
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    70%
  • Private Means
    6%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duties Private Means
    4%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    4%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Hearle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hearle 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Hearle. 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 425 military records available for the last name Hearle. For the veterans among your Hearle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hearle lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Hearle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Hearle in 1955 was 80, and 91 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hearle

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hearle 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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