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Guyler Family History

Guyler Surname Meaning

from Middle English gilour (Old French guileor) ‘cheat fraudster’.see Giller.

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


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Where is the Guyler family from?

You can see how Guyler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Guyler family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Guyler families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 105 Guyler families living in Nottinghamshire. This was about 70% of all the recorded Guyler's in United Kingdom. Nottinghamshire had the highest population of Guyler families in 1891.
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What did your Guyler ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Colliery Hewer Below Heavy Worker and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Guyler. 34% of Guyler men worked as a Colliery Hewer Below Heavy Worker and 75% of Guyler women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Guyler were Bricklayer and Housewife.

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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

  • Colliery Hewer Below Heavy Worker
    34%
  • Colliery Hewer
    34%
  • Bricklayer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    75%
  • Domestic Seeking Work
    6%
  • Private Means
    4%
  • Housewife
    4%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Guyler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Guyler 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 278 immigration records available for the last name Guyler. 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 281 military records available for the last name Guyler. For the veterans among your Guyler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Guyler lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Guyler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Guyler in 1962 was 60, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Guyler 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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