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Pyler Family History

Pyler 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, Pyle, Tyler, Myler, Plyler, Paler, Eyler, Kyler, Wyler, Pyper

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Where is the Pyler family from?

You can see how Pyler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pyler family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Pyler families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Pyler families living in Northamptonshire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Pyler's in United Kingdom. Northamptonshire had the highest population of Pyler families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pyler 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 Pyler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pyler. 27% of Pyler men worked as a Farmer and 20% of Pyler women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Pyler were Operator and Stenographer.

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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

  • Farmer
    27%
  • Laborer
    27%
  • Labor
    10%
  • Operator
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    20%
  • Bookkeeper
    14%
  • Seamstress
    14%
  • Stenographer
    14%

What Pyler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Pyler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pyler 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 90 immigration records available for the last name Pyler. 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 116 military records available for the last name Pyler. For the veterans among your Pyler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pyler lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2003, in the United States, Pyler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Pyler in 1975 was 88, and 85 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pyler

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pyler 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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