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Iles Family History

Iles Surname Meaning

English (of Norman origin): variant of Lisle (see Lyle).

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


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Where is the Iles family from?

You can see how Iles families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Iles family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Iles families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 1,002 Iles families living in Gloucestershire. This was about 39% of all the recorded Iles's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Iles families in 1891.
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What did your Iles 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 Iles. 10% of Iles men worked as a General Labourer and 67% of Iles women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Iles were Gardener and Unpaid Domestic Duti.

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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
    10%
  • Carpenter
    4%
  • Builders Labourer
    4%
  • Gardener
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    67%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    3%
  • Housewife
    3%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duti
    2%

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Census Records

There are 38,000 census records available for the last name Iles. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Iles 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 4,000 immigration records available for the last name Iles. 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 8,000 military records available for the last name Iles. For the veterans among your Iles ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Iles lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Iles life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Iles in 1948 was 59, and 78 in 2004.

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