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Whyles Family History

Whyles Surname Meaning

see Wiles.

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


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Where is the Whyles family from?

You can see how Whyles families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Whyles family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Whyles families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 24 Whyles families living in Lincolnshire. This was about 35% of all the recorded Whyles's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire had the highest population of Whyles families in 1891.
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What did your Whyles ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Colliery Hewer Heavy Worker and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Whyles. 28% of Whyles men worked as a Colliery Hewer Heavy Worker and 80% of Whyles women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Whyles were Builders Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Dut.

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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

  • Colliery Hewer Heavy Worker
    28%
  • Colliery Haulage Hand Underground
    19%
  • General Farm Worker
    19%
  • Builders Labourer
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    80%
  • Household Duties
    6%
  • Domestic Servant
    6%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dut
    6%

What Whyles family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 904 census records available for the last name Whyles. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Whyles 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 78 immigration records available for the last name Whyles. 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 120 military records available for the last name Whyles. For the veterans among your Whyles ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Whyles lifespan?

Between 1954 and 1992, in the United States, Whyles life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Whyles in 1954 was 52, and 85 in 1992.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Whyles 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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