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Whiles Family History

Whiles Surname Meaning

English: perhaps a variant of Wiles or of Wheeless.

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


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Where is the Whiles family from?

You can see how Whiles families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Whiles family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Whiles families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 52 Whiles families living in Leicestershire. This was about 16% of all the recorded Whiles's in United Kingdom. Leicestershire had the highest population of Whiles families in 1891.
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What did your Whiles ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Incapacitated and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Whiles. 18% of Whiles men worked as an Incapacitated and 73% of Whiles women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Whiles were Retired and Household 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Incapacitated
    18%
  • Farmer
    12%
  • Assisting Father Heavy Worke
    12%
  • Retired
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    73%
  • Housewife
    4%
  • Cook
    3%
  • Household Duties
    3%

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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Whiles. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Whiles 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 457 immigration records available for the last name Whiles. 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 876 military records available for the last name Whiles. For the veterans among your Whiles ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Whiles lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Whiles life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Whiles in 1957 was 46, and 75 in 2004.

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