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Byler Family History

Byler Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Bailer or Beiler or of their variants Beyler and Bayler.

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


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Where is the Byler family from?

You can see how Byler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Byler family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Byler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 12 Byler families living in Middlesex. This was about 48% of all the recorded Byler's in United Kingdom. Middlesex had the highest population of Byler families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Byler 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 Byler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and H were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Byler. 37% of Byler men worked as a Farmer and 23% of Byler women worked as a H. Some less common occupations for Americans named Byler were Farm Hand and Teacher.

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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
    37%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Carpenter
    4%
  • Farm Hand
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • H
    23%
  • Housework
    10%
  • Cook
    6%
  • Teacher
    6%

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Census Records

There are 11,000 census records available for the last name Byler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Byler 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 304 immigration records available for the last name Byler. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, 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 Byler. For the veterans among your Byler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Byler lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Byler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Byler in 1950 was 34, and 73 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Byler

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Byler 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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