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Eyles Family History

Eyles Surname Meaning

English (southern): variant of Iles (see Lyle).

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


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Where is the Eyles family from?

You can see how Eyles families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eyles family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Eyles families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 359 Eyles families living in London. This was about 24% of all the recorded Eyles's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Eyles families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Eyles 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 Eyles 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 Eyles. 11% of Eyles men worked as a Builders Labourer and 69% of Eyles women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Eyles were General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Dutie.

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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
    11%
  • Gardener
    6%
  • Incapacitated
    6%
  • General Labourer
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    69%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    4%
  • Housewife
    3%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dutie
    2%

What Eyles family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 38,000 census records available for the last name Eyles. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eyles 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 Eyles. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Eyles. For the veterans among your Eyles ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eyles lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Eyles life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Eyles in 1960 was 50, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Eyles 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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