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Cuyle Family History

Cuyle 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: Cuyler, Ruyle, Coyle, Curle, Mule, Coyne, Cullen, Cole, Hoyle, Cable

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Where is the Cuyle family from?

You can see how Cuyle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cuyle family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Cuyle families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Cuyle families living in Sussex. This was about 60% of all the recorded Cuyle's in United Kingdom. Sussex had the highest population of Cuyle families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cuyle 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 Cuyle ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Cuyle. 34% of Cuyle men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Cuyle women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Cuyle were Bridge Carpenter and Teacher.

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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
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Truck Driver
    20%
  • Bridge Carpenter
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    50%
  • Teacher
    50%

What Cuyle family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Cuyle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cuyle 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 80 immigration records available for the last name Cuyle. 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 126 military records available for the last name Cuyle. For the veterans among your Cuyle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cuyle lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Cuyle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Cuyle in 1966 was 79, and 93 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cuyle

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cuyle 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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