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Kailes Family History

Kailes 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: Hailes, Bailes, Kales, Gailes, Ailes, Wailes, Miles, Kaiser, Bailey

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Where is the Kailes family from?

You can see how Kailes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kailes family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Kailes families living in California. This was about 60% of all the recorded Kailes's in USA. California had the highest population of Kailes families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kailes surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kailes ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Lawyer and Typist were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kailes. 100% of Kailes men worked as a Lawyer and 100% of Kailes women worked as a Typist. .

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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

  • Lawyer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Typist
    100%
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Census Records

There are 117 census records available for the last name Kailes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kailes 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 73 immigration records available for the last name Kailes. 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 17 military records available for the last name Kailes. For the veterans among your Kailes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kailes lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1998, in the United States, Kailes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Kailes in 1964 was 47, and 90 in 1998.

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