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Cayler Family History

Cayler Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Cuyler, Casler, Cayer, Gayler, Caylor, Caler, Tayler, Ayler, Sayler

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Where is the Cayler family from?

You can see how Cayler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cayler family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Cayler families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 21 Cayler families living in London. This was about 58% of all the recorded Cayler's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Cayler families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cayler 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 Cayler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Cayler. 32% of Cayler men worked as a Laborer and 22% of Cayler women worked as a Cook. Some less common occupations for Americans named Cayler were Truck Driver and Housewife.

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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

  • Laborer
    32%
  • Farmer
    29%
  • Farming
    15%
  • Truck Driver
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    22%
  • Housekeeper
    22%
  • Maid
    15%
  • Housewife
    15%

What Cayler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Cayler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cayler 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 466 immigration records available for the last name Cayler. 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 250 military records available for the last name Cayler. For the veterans among your Cayler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cayler lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Cayler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Cayler in 1965 was 87, and 67 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cayler

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cayler 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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