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Jyles Family History

Jyles Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Kyles, Ayles, Jules, Joles, Lyles, Myles, Jiles, Wyles, Byles, Gyles

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Where is the Jyles family from?

You can see how Jyles families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jyles family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Jyles families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Jyles family living in Staffordshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Jyles's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Jyles families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 133 census records available for the last name Jyles. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jyles 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Jyles. 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 65 military records available for the last name Jyles. For the veterans among your Jyles ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jyles lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2001, in the United States, Jyles life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Jyles in 1967 was 75, and 55 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jyles 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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