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Ailes Family History

Ailes Name Meaning

English: variant spelling of Ayles.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Riles, Viles, Alles, Gailes, Jiles, Hailes, Miles, Liles, Bailes

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Where is the Ailes family from?

You can see how Ailes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ailes family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Ailes families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 7 Ailes families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 50% of all the recorded Ailes's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Ailes families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ailes surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ailes ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ailes. 23% of Ailes men worked as a Farmer and 23% of Ailes women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ailes were Proprietor and Nurse. .

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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 1940

  • Farmer
    23%
  • Laborer
    21%
  • Salesman
    7%
  • Proprietor
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    23%
  • Secretary
    12%
  • Bookkeeper
    12%
  • Nurse
    12%
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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Ailes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ailes 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 275 immigration records available for the last name Ailes. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, 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 Ailes. For the veterans among your Ailes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ailes lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Ailes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Ailes in 1953 was 42, and 84 in 2004.

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