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Meyler Family History

Meyler Surname Meaning

Welsh (Pembrokeshire and Carmarthenshire): from the Middle Welsh personal name Meilyr (Brythonic Maglorīx) from elements meaning ‘prince’ + ‘king’. The name of the Breton saint Maglorius is a Latinized form of this.

It was brought to Wexford from Wales in the 12th century and has been Gaelicized as Mac Maoilir.

Welsh (Pembrokeshire and Carmarthenshire): alternatively it may be a variant of Mailer.

Dutch: variant archaic or Americanized of Meijler itself perhaps a variant of Melaard a derivative of the Latin personal name Amelius.

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


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You can see how Meyler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meyler family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Meyler families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 28 Meyler families living in Pembrokeshire. This was about 22% of all the recorded Meyler's in United Kingdom. Pembrokeshire had the highest population of Meyler families in 1891.
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What did your Meyler ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Meyler. 100% of Meyler men worked as a General Labourer and 85% of Meyler 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    85%
  • Private Means
    10%
  • Housekeeper
    7%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 823 immigration records available for the last name Meyler. 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 508 military records available for the last name Meyler. For the veterans among your Meyler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meyler lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Meyler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Meyler in 1956 was 56, and 75 in 2004.

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