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Ailles Family History

Ailles 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: Illes, Alles, Tilles, Gilles, Zilles, Nilles, Milles, Willes, Ailes

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Where is the Ailles family from?

You can see how Ailles families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ailles family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Ailles families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 8 Ailles families living in Dorset. This was 100% of all the recorded Ailles's in United Kingdom. Dorset had the highest population of Ailles families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ailles 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 Ailles ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Ailles. 100% of Ailles 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 676 census records available for the last name Ailles. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ailles 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 94 immigration records available for the last name Ailles. 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 30 military records available for the last name Ailles. For the veterans among your Ailles ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ailles lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2000, in the United States, Ailles life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Ailles in 1966 was 79, and 85 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ailles 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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