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Vailes Family History

Vailes 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: Valles, Hailes, Vales, Bailes, Viles, Vails, Voiles, Gailes, Ailes

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Where is the Vailes family from?

You can see how Vailes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vailes family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Vailes families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Vailes families living in Somerset. This was about 30% of all the recorded Vailes's in United Kingdom. Somerset had the highest population of Vailes families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vailes 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 Vailes ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Vailes. 100% of Vailes women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Vailes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vailes 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 98 immigration records available for the last name Vailes. 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 302 military records available for the last name Vailes. For the veterans among your Vailes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vailes lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2003, in the United States, Vailes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Vailes in 1955 was 28, and 69 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vailes 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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