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Zirkelbach Family History

Zirkelbach Surname Meaning

German: habitational name from Zirkenbach (Fulda) recorded in the 12th century as Cirkumbach

presumably because of the arching course of a nearby stream.

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


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Where is the Zirkelbach family from?

You can see how Zirkelbach families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zirkelbach family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Zirkelbach families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Zirkelbach families living in Minnesota. This was about 29% of all the recorded Zirkelbach's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Zirkelbach families in 1880.
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What did your Zirkelbach ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Zirkelbach. 34% of Zirkelbach men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Zirkelbach women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Zirkelbach were Clerk and Stenographer.

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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
    34%
  • Machinist
    20%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Clerk
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    34%
  • Beauty Operator
    34%
  • Stenographer
    34%

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Census Records

There are 932 census records available for the last name Zirkelbach. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zirkelbach 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 178 immigration records available for the last name Zirkelbach. 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 642 military records available for the last name Zirkelbach. For the veterans among your Zirkelbach ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zirkelbach lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Zirkelbach life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Zirkelbach in 1953 was 23, and 76 in 2004.

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