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Whyler Family History

Whyler Surname Meaning

of unexplained origin though apparently from a place-name. perhaps sometimes from an agent noun with the suffix -ere from Middle English wilen ‘to deceive’ with late addition of -h- as if from while;

if this word is of French origin which is uncertain compare Guyler.

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


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Where is the Whyler family from?

You can see how Whyler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Whyler family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Whyler families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 52 Whyler families living in Nottinghamshire. This was about 78% of all the recorded Whyler's in United Kingdom. Nottinghamshire had the highest population of Whyler families in 1891.
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What did your Whyler ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Whyler. 73% of Whyler 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    73%
  • Unpaid Housewife
    7%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dutie
    7%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    7%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Whyler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Whyler 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 84 immigration records available for the last name Whyler. 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 122 military records available for the last name Whyler. For the veterans among your Whyler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Whyler lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2001, in the United States, Whyler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Whyler in 1965 was 56, and 63 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Whyler 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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