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Shayler Family History

Shayler Surname Meaning

see Shellard.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Shayler family from?

You can see how Shayler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shayler family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Shayler families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 151 Shayler families living in Oxfordshire. This was about 34% of all the recorded Shayler's in United Kingdom. Oxfordshire had the highest population of Shayler families in 1891.
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What did your Shayler ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Builders Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Shayler. 13% of Shayler men worked as a Builders Labourer and 75% of Shayler women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Shayler were Leather Glove Cutter and Charwoman.

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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

  • Builders Labourer
    13%
  • Gardener
    10%
  • Plumber
    10%
  • Leather Glove Cutter
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    75%
  • Incapacitated
    3%
  • Housekeeper
    3%
  • Charwoman
    3%

What Shayler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 10,000 census records available for the last name Shayler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shayler 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 635 immigration records available for the last name Shayler. 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 639 military records available for the last name Shayler. For the veterans among your Shayler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shayler lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Shayler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Shayler in 1962 was 83, and 63 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shayler 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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