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Phyles Family History

Phyles 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: Hyles, Pyles, Pyle, Hales, Kyles, Paules, Plyler, Ayles, Voyles

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Where is the Phyles family from?

You can see how Phyles families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Phyles family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Phyles family living in Kentucky. This was about 33% of all the recorded Phyles's in USA. Kentucky and 2 other states had the highest population of Phyles families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Phyles surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Phyles ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Phyles. 100% of Phyles men worked as a Carpenter.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Carpenter
    100%

What Phyles family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 102 census records available for the last name Phyles. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Phyles 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Phyles. 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 48 military records available for the last name Phyles. For the veterans among your Phyles ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Phyles lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2002, in the United States, Phyles life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Phyles in 1974 was 62, and 70 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Phyles 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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