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Liles Family History

Liles Surname Meaning

Probably a variant of Lyles.

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


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Where is the Liles family from?

You can see how Liles families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Liles family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Liles families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 76 Liles families living in Yorkshire. This was about 21% of all the recorded Liles's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Liles families in 1891.
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What did your Liles ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Gardener and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Liles. 23% of Liles men worked as a Gardener and 77% of Liles women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Liles were Postman and Unpaid Domestic Dutie.

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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

  • Gardener
    23%
  • Farm Labourer
    12%
  • Operative Cotton Spinner
    12%
  • Postman
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    77%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dut
    4%
  • Housewife
    3%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dutie
    3%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Liles. 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 10,000 military records available for the last name Liles. For the veterans among your Liles ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Liles lifespan?

Between 1941 and 2004, in the United States, Liles life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1942, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Liles in 1941 was 53, and 76 in 2004.

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