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Kyles Name Meaning

Scottish: habitational name from any of various minor places in Scotland named with Gaelic caolas ‘narrows strait’. Compare Kyle . Czech (Kyleš): from a personal name derived from Irish Kilian (see Kilian Killeen ).

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


Similar surnames: Kyle, Kyler, Vales, Kales, Kye, Ayles, Toles, Hykes, Kees, Kolis

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Where is the Kyles family from?

You can see how Kyles families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kyles family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Kyles families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 15 Kyles families living in Ontario. This was about 37% of all the recorded Kyles's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Kyles families in 1911.
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What did your Kyles ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Kyles. 60% of Kyles men worked as a Farmer. .

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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
    60%
  • Labourer
    40%
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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Kyles. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kyles 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Kyles. 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 Kyles. For the veterans among your Kyles ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kyles lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Kyles life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Kyles in 1960 was 48, and 65 in 2004.

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