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Biles Family History

Biles Surname Meaning

English: variant of Bills. See also Bill.

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


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Where is the Biles family from?

You can see how Biles families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Biles family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Biles families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 231 Biles families living in Hampshire. This was about 27% of all the recorded Biles's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Biles families in 1891.
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What did your Biles ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Builders Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Biles. 24% of Biles men worked as a Builders Labourer and 74% of Biles women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Biles were Farmer and Incapacitated.

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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

  • Builders Labourer
    24%
  • General Labourer
    14%
  • Gardener
    8%
  • Farmer
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    74%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    4%
  • Housewife
    3%
  • Incapacitated
    3%

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Census Records

There are 33,000 census records available for the last name Biles. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Biles 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Biles. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Biles. For the veterans among your Biles ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Biles lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Biles life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Biles in 1945 was 34, and 73 in 2004.

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