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Hyles Family History

Hyles Surname Meaning

English: variant of Hills.

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


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Where is the Hyles family from?

You can see how Hyles families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hyles family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hyles families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 6 Hyles families living in Alberta. This was about 40% of all the recorded Hyles's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Hyles families in 1911.
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What did your Hyles ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Mechanic was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Hyles. 50% of Hyles men worked as a Mechanic.

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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 1921

  • Mechanic
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Hyles. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hyles 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 426 immigration records available for the last name Hyles. 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 438 military records available for the last name Hyles. For the veterans among your Hyles ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hyles lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Hyles life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Hyles in 1963 was 76, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hyles 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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