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Guiler Family History

Guiler Surname Meaning

English: variant of Guyler either a nickname from Middle English gilour (Old French guileor) ‘cheat fraudster’ or a variant of Giller.

Americanized form of German Geiler.

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


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Where is the Guiler family from?

You can see how Guiler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Guiler family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Guiler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Guiler family living in Channel Islands. This was about 33% of all the recorded Guiler's in United Kingdom. Channel Islands and 2 other counties had the highest population of Guiler families in 1891.
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What did your Guiler ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Guiler. 100% of Guiler 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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Guiler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Guiler 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 724 immigration records available for the last name Guiler. 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 401 military records available for the last name Guiler. For the veterans among your Guiler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Guiler lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Guiler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Guiler in 1951 was 54, and 97 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Guiler 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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