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Eiles Family History

Eiles Surname Meaning

see Iles.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Eiles family from?

You can see how Eiles families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eiles family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Eiles families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 10 Eiles families living in London. This was about 30% of all the recorded Eiles's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Eiles families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Eiles 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 Eiles ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Eiles. 100% of Eiles 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 Eiles. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eiles 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 344 immigration records available for the last name Eiles. 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 180 military records available for the last name Eiles. For the veterans among your Eiles ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eiles lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Eiles life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Eiles in 1962 was 57, and 67 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Eiles 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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