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Fyles Family History

Fyles Surname Meaning

see Fildes.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Fyles family from?

You can see how Fyles families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fyles family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Fyles families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 217 Fyles families living in Lancashire. This was about 84% of all the recorded Fyles's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Fyles families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fyles surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Fyles ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Bricklayer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Fyles. 60% of Fyles men worked as a Bricklayer and 75% of Fyles women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Fyles were Police Constable and Cook.

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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

  • Bricklayer
    60%
  • Police Constable
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    75%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    5%
  • Housewife
    5%
  • Cook
    4%

What Fyles family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Fyles. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fyles 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 417 immigration records available for the last name Fyles. 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 478 military records available for the last name Fyles. For the veterans among your Fyles ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fyles lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Fyles life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Fyles in 1965 was 85, and 87 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fyles

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fyles 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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