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Tyles Family History

Tyles Surname 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: Toles, Tyler, Kyles, Ayles, Lyles, Tynes, Myles, Styles, Wyles, Byles

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Where is the Tyles family from?

You can see how Tyles families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tyles family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Tyles families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 23 Tyles families living in Ontario. This was about 70% of all the recorded Tyles's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Tyles families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tyles 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 Tyles ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Tyles. 31% of Tyles men worked as a Laborer and 21% of Tyles women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Tyles were Porter 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    31%
  • Farmer
    23%
  • Salesman
    8%
  • Porter
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    21%
  • Servant
    13%
  • Housewife
    11%
  • Housekeeper
    8%

What Tyles family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Tyles. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tyles 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 214 immigration records available for the last name Tyles. 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 167 military records available for the last name Tyles. For the veterans among your Tyles ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tyles lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2001, in the United States, Tyles life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Tyles in 1971 was 53, and 61 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Tyles

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tyles ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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