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Weiles Family History

Weiles 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: Wiles, Weiler, Whiles, Wailes, Welles, Miles, Giles, Weller, Weiss

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Where is the Weiles family from?

You can see how Weiles families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Weiles family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Weiles families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there were 6 Weiles families living in West Lothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Weiles's in Scotland. West Lothian had the highest population of Weiles families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 335 census records available for the last name Weiles. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Weiles 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Weiles. 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 28 military records available for the last name Weiles. For the veterans among your Weiles ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Weiles lifespan?

Average Weiles life expectancy in 1980 was 86 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Weiles 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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