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Gyles Name Meaning

English: variant of Giles .

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


Similar surnames: Gayles, Byles, Wyles, Eyles, Lyles, Myles, Ryles, Pyles, Gales, Hyles

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Where is the Gyles family from?

You can see how Gyles families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gyles family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gyles families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1840 there was 1 Gyles family living in Louisiana. This was about 25% of all the recorded Gyles's in USA. Louisiana and 3 other states had the highest population of Gyles families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gyles surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gyles ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gyles. 33% of Gyles men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Gyles women worked as a Secretary. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gyles were Machinist and 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
    33%
  • Farmer
    12%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Machinist
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    25%
  • Maid
    25%
  • Nurse
    17%
  • Laborer
    17%
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Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Gyles. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gyles 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 957 immigration records available for the last name Gyles. 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 865 military records available for the last name Gyles. For the veterans among your Gyles ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gyles lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Gyles life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Gyles in 1956 was 44, and 70 in 2004.

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