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Shiles Family History

Shiles 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: Smiles, Shilts, Shives, Stiles, Whiles, Skiles, Shales, Sholes, Siles

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Where is the Shiles family from?

You can see how Shiles families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shiles family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Shiles families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 4 Shiles families living in Delaware. This was about 50% of all the recorded Shiles's in USA. Delaware had the highest population of Shiles families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shiles 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 Shiles ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Shiles. 26% of Shiles men worked as a Laborer and 16% of Shiles women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Shiles were Clerk 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
    26%
  • Farmer
    26%
  • Proprietor
    6%
  • Clerk
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    16%
  • New Worker
    16%
  • Laundress
    12%
  • Housewife
    12%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Shiles. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shiles 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 171 immigration records available for the last name Shiles. 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 267 military records available for the last name Shiles. For the veterans among your Shiles ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shiles lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Shiles life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Shiles in 1964 was 81, and 86 in 2004.

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