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Pyles Family History

Pyles Surname Meaning

English: variant of Piles itself a variant of Pyle with plural or post-medieval excrescent -s.This surname is rare in Britain.

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


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Where is the Pyles family from?

You can see how Pyles families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pyles family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Pyles families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 9 Pyles families living in London. This was about 27% of all the recorded Pyles's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Pyles families in 1891.
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What did your Pyles ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Pyles. 100% of Pyles 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 24,000 census records available for the last name Pyles. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pyles 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 860 immigration records available for the last name Pyles. 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 6,000 military records available for the last name Pyles. For the veterans among your Pyles ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pyles lifespan?

Between 1941 and 2004, in the United States, Pyles life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1942, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Pyles in 1941 was 40, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pyles 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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