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Lyles Family History

Lyles Surname Meaning

English and Scottish: variant of Lyle

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


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Where is the Lyles family from?

You can see how Lyles families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lyles family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Lyles families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 121 Lyles families living in London. This was about 20% of all the recorded Lyles's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Lyles families in 1891.
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What did your Lyles ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Fish Manger and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Lyles. 20% of Lyles men worked as a Fish Manger and 70% of Lyles women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lyles were Retired and Shop Assistant.

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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

  • Fish Manger
    20%
  • Iron Foundry Labourer
    20%
  • General Labourer Unemployed
    20%
  • Retired
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    70%
  • Housekeeper
    4%
  • Housewife
    4%
  • Shop Assistant
    4%

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Census Records

There are 44,000 census records available for the last name Lyles. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lyles 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 Lyles. 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 10,000 military records available for the last name Lyles. For the veterans among your Lyles ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lyles lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Lyles life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1943, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Lyles in 1942 was 24, and 71 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lyles 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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