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Gayler Family History

Gayler Surname Meaning

English (southeastern): variant of Gaylor. German: possibly a variant of Göhler see Goehler. This surname is rare in Germany; in North America it may thus also be an altered form of some other similar (like-sounding) German surname perhaps Geiler.

Variant of Gaylor 2 a surname of French origin (see Gaillard).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Gayler family from?

You can see how Gayler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gayler family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gayler families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 220 Gayler families living in London. This was about 40% of all the recorded Gayler's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Gayler families in 1891.
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What did your Gayler ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Gardener and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Gayler. 16% of Gayler men worked as a Gardener and 77% of Gayler women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gayler were Chauffeur and Housekeeper.

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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

  • Gardener
    16%
  • General Labourer
    13%
  • Wood Machinist
    10%
  • Chauffeur
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    77%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    6%
  • Household Duties (unpaid)
    3%
  • Housekeeper
    3%

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Census Records

There are 17,000 census records available for the last name Gayler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gayler 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 746 immigration records available for the last name Gayler. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Gayler. For the veterans among your Gayler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gayler lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Gayler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Gayler in 1955 was 46, and 91 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gayler 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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