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Nyler Family History

Nyler 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: Oyler, Tyler, Myler, Nylen, Eyler, Kyler, Wyler, Byler, Hyler, Fyler

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Where is the Nyler family from?

You can see how Nyler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nyler family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Nyler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Nyler families living in Kentucky. This was about 35% of all the recorded Nyler's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Nyler families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nyler surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 186 census records available for the last name Nyler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nyler 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 53 immigration records available for the last name Nyler. 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 21 military records available for the last name Nyler. For the veterans among your Nyler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nyler lifespan?

Between 1988 and 1999, in the United States, Nyler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Nyler in 1988 was 59, and 54 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nyler 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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