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Sayler Family History

Sayler Surname Meaning

English: probably a variant of Saylor. German: variant of Seiler.

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


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Where is the Sayler family from?

You can see how Sayler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sayler family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Sayler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 56 Sayler families living in Yorkshire. This was about 27% of all the recorded Sayler's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Sayler families in 1891.
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What did your Sayler ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Sayler. 100% of Sayler men worked as a General Labourer and 70% of Sayler 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    70%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dutie
    8%
  • Domestic Duties Unpd
    8%
  • Domestic Duties Unpaid
    8%

What Sayler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 17,000 census records available for the last name Sayler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sayler 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Sayler. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Sayler. For the veterans among your Sayler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sayler lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Sayler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Sayler in 1953 was 46, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sayler 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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