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Fyler Family History

Fyler Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Feiler. See also Filer English: variant of Filer 1 or

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


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Where is the Fyler family from?

You can see how Fyler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fyler family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Fyler families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 23 Fyler families living in Gloucestershire. This was about 20% of all the recorded Fyler's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Fyler families in 1891.
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What did your Fyler ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Fyler. 100% of Fyler women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Fyler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fyler 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 376 immigration records available for the last name Fyler. 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 628 military records available for the last name Fyler. For the veterans among your Fyler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fyler lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Fyler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Fyler in 1954 was 24, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fyler 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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