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Jiles Family History

Jiles Surname Meaning

English: variant of Giles.

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


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Where is the Jiles family from?

You can see how Jiles families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jiles family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Jiles families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 26 Jiles families living in London. This was about 25% of all the recorded Jiles's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Jiles families in 1891.
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What did your Jiles ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Steel Constructional Painter and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Jiles. 100% of Jiles men worked as a Steel Constructional Painter and 72% of Jiles 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

  • Steel Constructional Painter
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    72%
  • Power Presser
    15%
  • Childrens Nurse
    15%

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Census Records

There are 12,000 census records available for the last name Jiles. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jiles 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 368 immigration records available for the last name Jiles. 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 Jiles. For the veterans among your Jiles ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jiles lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Jiles life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Jiles in 1943 was 39, and 69 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jiles 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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