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Hiles Family History

Hiles Surname Meaning

English: variant of Hills.

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


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Where is the Hiles family from?

You can see how Hiles families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hiles family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hiles families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 123 Hiles families living in London. This was about 16% of all the recorded Hiles's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Hiles families in 1891.
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What did your Hiles ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Bricklayer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Hiles. 15% of Hiles men worked as a Bricklayer and 73% of Hiles women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hiles were General Labourer and Household 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

  • Bricklayer
    15%
  • Builders Labourer
    15%
  • Agricultural Labourer
    10%
  • General Labourer
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    73%
  • Housewife
    3%
  • Shorthand Typist
    3%
  • Household Duties
    3%

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Census Records

There are 31,000 census records available for the last name Hiles. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hiles 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 Hiles. 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 Hiles. For the veterans among your Hiles ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hiles lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Hiles life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Hiles in 1945 was 52, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hiles 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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