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Kearl Family History

Kearl Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Kerl. English (Hampshire): variant of Curl

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


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Where is the Kearl family from?

You can see how Kearl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kearl family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Kearl families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 37 Kearl families living in Hampshire. This was about 36% of all the recorded Kearl's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Kearl families in 1891.
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What did your Kearl ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Gardener and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Kearl. 43% of Kearl men worked as a Gardener and 92% of Kearl women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kearl were Working Foreman Electr and 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

  • Gardener
    43%
  • Incapacitated
    29%
  • Working Foreman Electr
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    92%
  • Domestic
    9%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Kearl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kearl 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 665 immigration records available for the last name Kearl. 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 325 military records available for the last name Kearl. For the veterans among your Kearl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kearl lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Kearl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Kearl in 1962 was 71, and 75 in 2004.

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