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Viles Family History

Viles Surname Meaning

English: variant of Vials a variant of Vial with genitival or post-medieval excrescent -s. See Vile.

Catalan: plural form of Vila.

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


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Where is the Viles family from?

You can see how Viles families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Viles family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Viles families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 49 Viles families living in London. This was about 21% of all the recorded Viles's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Viles families in 1891.
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What did your Viles ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Coal Hewer Below Ground and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Viles. 24% of Viles men worked as a Coal Hewer Below Ground and 84% of Viles women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Viles were Rubber Hose Maker and Household Duties (unpaid).

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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

  • Coal Hewer Below Ground
    24%
  • Crestse Domestic Systems Hy work
    16%
  • Agriculture Labourer
    16%
  • Rubber Hose Maker
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    84%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    7%
  • Charwoman
    2%
  • Household Duties (unpaid)
    2%

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Census Records

There are 15,000 census records available for the last name Viles. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Viles 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Viles. 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 Viles. For the veterans among your Viles ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Viles lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Viles life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Viles in 1956 was 46, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Viles 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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