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Carliles Family History

Carliles 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: Carlile, Carline, Carlisle, Carwile, Cargile, Callies, Calles, Carles

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Where is the Carliles family from?

You can see how Carliles families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Carliles family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Carliles families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Carliles families living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Carliles's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Carliles families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Carliles 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 Carliles ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Carliles. 67% of Carliles men worked as a Laborer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    67%
  • Farmer
    34%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Carliles. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Carliles 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Carliles. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Carliles. For the veterans among your Carliles ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Carliles lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Carliles life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Carliles in 1969 was 25, and 80 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Carliles 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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