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Diles Name Meaning

Variant of Dials .

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


Similar surnames: Wiles, Miles, Ayles, Wills, Dines, Dales, Dies, Niles, Dile, Siles

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Where is the Diles family from?

You can see how Diles families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Diles family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Diles families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 3 Diles families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 43% of all the recorded Diles's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Diles families in 1911.
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What did your Diles ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Diles. 31% of Diles men worked as a Laborer and 19% of Diles women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Diles were Farm Laborer and Cook. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    31%
  • Farmer
    29%
  • Labor
    10%
  • Farm Laborer
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    19%
  • Housewife
    15%
  • Maid
    15%
  • Cook
    15%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Diles. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Diles 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 313 immigration records available for the last name Diles. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 328 military records available for the last name Diles. For the veterans among your Diles ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Diles lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Diles life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Diles in 1958 was 42, and 72 in 2004.

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