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Dyles Family History

Dyles 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: Doles, Kyles, Dykes, Ayles, Dales, Dyes, Dynes, Lyles, Myles, Wyles

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Where is the Dyles family from?

You can see how Dyles families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dyles family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Dyles families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 3 Dyles families living in British Columbia. This was about 50% of all the recorded Dyles's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Dyles families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dyles 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 Dyles ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dyles. 43% of Dyles men worked as a Farmer and 46% of Dyles women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Dyles were Truck Driver 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

  • Farmer
    43%
  • Laborer
    39%
  • Farm Laborer
    8%
  • Truck Driver
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    46%
  • Bookkeeper
    19%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Housekeeper
    19%

What Dyles family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Dyles. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dyles 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 96 immigration records available for the last name Dyles. 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 120 military records available for the last name Dyles. For the veterans among your Dyles ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dyles lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Dyles life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Dyles in 1961 was 57, and 46 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dyles

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dyles 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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