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Wyles Family History

Wyles Surname Meaning

English: variant of Wiles.

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


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Where is the Wyles family from?

You can see how Wyles families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wyles family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Wyles families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 35 Wyles families living in Ontario. This was about 51% of all the recorded Wyles's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Wyles families in 1911.
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What did your Wyles ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Wyles. 47% of Wyles men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Wyles women worked as a Stenographer.

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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

  • Farmer
    47%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Labourer
    14%
  • Carpenter
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Wyles family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 15,000 census records available for the last name Wyles. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wyles 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Wyles. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Wyles. For the veterans among your Wyles ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wyles lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Wyles life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Wyles in 1963 was 84, and 87 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wyles 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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