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Chiles Family History

Chiles Surname Meaning

English (Warwickshire): variant of Childs.

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


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Where is the Chiles family from?

You can see how Chiles families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chiles family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Chiles families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 105 Chiles families living in London. This was about 31% of all the recorded Chiles's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Chiles families in 1891.
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What did your Chiles ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Chiles. 22% of Chiles men worked as a General Labourer and 84% of Chiles women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Chiles were Incapacitated and Housewife.

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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

  • General Labourer
    22%
  • Retired
    22%
  • Postman
    15%
  • Incapacitated
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    84%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dut
    4%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    3%
  • Housewife
    3%

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Census Records

There are 31,000 census records available for the last name Chiles. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chiles 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Chiles. 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 5,000 military records available for the last name Chiles. For the veterans among your Chiles ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chiles lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Chiles life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1949, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Chiles in 1947 was 45, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chiles 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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