This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Zirkle family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Zirkle Family History

Zirkle Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Zirkel or of its South German variant Zirkl.

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


Similar surnames: 

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Zirkle family from?

You can see how Zirkle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zirkle family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Zirkle families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 22 Zirkle families living in Virginia. This was about 69% of all the recorded Zirkle's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Zirkle families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zirkle surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
  • 1840
  • 1880
  • 1920
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Zirkle ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Zirkle. 22% of Zirkle men worked as a Farmer and 15% of Zirkle women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Zirkle were Carpenter and Clerk.

View Census Data for Zirkle | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, England data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    22%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Salesman
    7%
  • Carpenter
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    15%
  • Teacher
    15%
  • Housewife
    10%
  • Clerk
    10%

What Zirkle family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Zirkle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zirkle census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Zirkle

Passenger Lists

There are 279 immigration records available for the last name Zirkle. 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.

View all Zirkle immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 2,000 military records available for the last name Zirkle. For the veterans among your Zirkle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Zirkle military records

You've only scratched the surface of Zirkle family history

Discover More

What is the average Zirkle lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Zirkle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Zirkle in 1952 was 41, and 76 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Zirkle

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zirkle 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Zirkle family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial