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Eyles Name Meaning

English (southern): variant of Iles (see Lyle ).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Wyles, Elles, Eyres, Byles, Gyles, Ryles, Pyles, Hyles, Eyler, Lyles

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Where is the Eyles family from?

You can see how Eyles families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eyles family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Eyles families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1840 there were 2 Eyles families living in New Jersey. This was about 40% of all the recorded Eyles's in USA. New Jersey and 1 other state had the highest population of Eyles families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Eyles surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Eyles ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Eyles. 16% of Eyles men worked as a Laborer and 31% of Eyles women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Eyles were New Worker and Housekeeper. .

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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
    16%
  • Farmer
    10%
  • Painter
    10%
  • New Worker
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    31%
  • Teacher
    24%
  • Housework
    16%
  • Housekeeper
    16%
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Census Records

There are 38,000 census records available for the last name Eyles. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eyles 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Eyles. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Eyles. For the veterans among your Eyles ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eyles lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Eyles life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Eyles in 1960 was 50, and 83 in 2004.

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