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Ails Family History

Ails Name 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: Hils, Dils, Fils, Fails, Alls, Vails, Nails, Hails, Bails, Ailes

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Where is the Ails family from?

You can see how Ails families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ails family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Ails families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Ails families living in Mississippi. This was 100% of all the recorded Ails's in USA. Mississippi had the highest population of Ails families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ails surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Ails ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ails. 50% of Ails men worked as a Laborer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Farm Laborer
    50%
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Census Records

There are 421 census records available for the last name Ails. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ails 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Ails. 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 597 military records available for the last name Ails. For the veterans among your Ails ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ails lifespan?

Between 1986 and 1993, in the United States, Ails life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Ails in 1986 was 96, and 84 in 1993.

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