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Riles Family History

Riles Surname Meaning

English: variant of Ryles. This form of the surname is now rare in Britain.

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


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Where is the Riles family from?

You can see how Riles families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Riles family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Riles families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 17 Riles families living in Lancashire. This was about 15% of all the recorded Riles's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Riles families in 1891.
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What did your Riles ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Riles. 100% of Riles 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 9,000 census records available for the last name Riles. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Riles 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 511 immigration records available for the last name Riles. 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 Riles. For the veterans among your Riles ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Riles lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Riles life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Riles in 1950 was 53, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Riles 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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