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Gyles Family History

Gyles Surname Meaning

English: variant of Giles.

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


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Where is the Gyles family from?

You can see how Gyles families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gyles family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gyles families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 88 Gyles families living in London. This was about 35% of all the recorded Gyles's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Gyles families in 1891.
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What did your Gyles ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Butcher and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Gyles. 100% of Gyles men worked as a Butcher and 79% of Gyles 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Butcher
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    79%
  • Housewife
    5%
  • Solicitors Clerk
    4%
  • Elementary School Teacher Retired
    3%

What Gyles family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Gyles. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gyles 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 957 immigration records available for the last name Gyles. 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 865 military records available for the last name Gyles. For the veterans among your Gyles ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gyles lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Gyles life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Gyles in 1956 was 44, and 70 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gyles

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gyles 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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