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Ailes Family History

Ailes Surname Meaning

English: variant spelling of Ayles.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


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Where is the Ailes family from?

You can see how Ailes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ailes family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Ailes families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 20 Ailes families living in London. This was about 49% of all the recorded Ailes's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Ailes families in 1891.
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What did your Ailes ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Ailes. 100% of Ailes women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Ailes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ailes 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 275 immigration records available for the last name Ailes. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Ailes. For the veterans among your Ailes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ailes lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Ailes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Ailes in 1953 was 42, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ailes 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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