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Hyler Family History

Hyler Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Heiler.

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


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Where is the Hyler family from?

You can see how Hyler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hyler family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hyler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 11 Hyler families living in Warwickshire. This was about 34% of all the recorded Hyler's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Hyler families in 1891.
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What did your Hyler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hyler. 30% of Hyler men worked as a Laborer and 12% of Hyler women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hyler were Salesman and Laborer.

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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
    30%
  • Farmer
    27%
  • Truck Driver
    9%
  • Salesman
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    12%
  • Housewife
    12%
  • Cook
    10%
  • Laborer
    10%

What Hyler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Hyler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hyler 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 774 immigration records available for the last name Hyler. 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 Hyler. For the veterans among your Hyler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hyler lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Hyler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Hyler in 1956 was 30, and 58 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hyler 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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