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Idles Family History

Idles Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Idle, Illes, Iles, Idler, Isles, Miles, Sales, Giles, Toles, Idris

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Where is the Idles family from?

You can see how Idles families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Idles family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Idles families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Idles families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Idles's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Idles families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Idles 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 Idles ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Blacksmith was the top reported job for people in the USA named Idles. 50% of Idles men worked as a Blacksmith.

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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

  • Blacksmith
    50%
  • Miner
    50%

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Census Records

There are 150 census records available for the last name Idles. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Idles 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Idles. 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 10 military records available for the last name Idles. For the veterans among your Idles ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Idles lifespan?

Between 1958 and 1995, in the United States, Idles life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Idles in 1958 was 47, and 53 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Idles 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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