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Biles Name Meaning

English: variant of Bills . See also Bill .

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


Similar surnames: Miles, Bailes, Wiles, Sales, Iles, Bies, Bines, Les, Baile, Eales

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Where is the Biles family from?

You can see how Biles families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Biles family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Biles families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 7 Biles families living in Ontario. This was about 33% of all the recorded Biles's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Biles families in 1911.
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What did your Biles ancestors do for a living?

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

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Stenographer
    100%
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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Biles. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Biles. For the veterans among your Biles ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Biles lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Biles life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Biles in 1945 was 34, and 73 in 2004.

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