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Nyles Family History

Nyles 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: Nylen, Kyles, Ayles, Niles, Nytes, Lyles, Noles, Myles, Wyles, Byles

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Where is the Nyles family from?

You can see how Nyles families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nyles family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Nyles families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1840 there was 1 Nyles family living in South Carolina. This was 100% of all the recorded Nyles's in USA. South Carolina had the highest population of Nyles families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nyles surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Nyles ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter and Domestic were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Nyles. 60% of Nyles men worked as a Carpenter and 34% of Nyles women worked as a Domestic. Some less common occupations for Americans named Nyles were Truck Driver 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

  • Carpenter
    60%
  • Truck Driver
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Domestic
    34%
  • Housekeeper
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%
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Census Records

There are 479 census records available for the last name Nyles. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nyles 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 125 immigration records available for the last name Nyles. 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 47 military records available for the last name Nyles. For the veterans among your Nyles ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nyles lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2000, in the United States, Nyles life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Nyles in 1966 was 43, and 80 in 2000.

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