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Kiles Family History

Kiles 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: Miles, Giles, Wiles, Kile, Kyles, Kies, Iles, Biles, Niles, Kilts

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Where is the Kiles family from?

You can see how Kiles families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kiles family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Kiles families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 4 Kiles families living in Indiana. This was about 31% of all the recorded Kiles's in USA. Indiana and 1 other state had the highest population of Kiles families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kiles 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 Kiles ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kiles. 33% of Kiles men worked as a Laborer and 27% of Kiles women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kiles were Labor and Housewife. .

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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
    33%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Salesman
    13%
  • Labor
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    27%
  • Canner
    11%
  • Cook
    11%
  • Housewife
    11%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Kiles. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kiles 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 123 immigration records available for the last name Kiles. 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 384 military records available for the last name Kiles. For the veterans among your Kiles ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kiles lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Kiles life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Kiles in 1963 was 75, and 50 in 2003.

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