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Teyler Family History

Teyler 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: Teller, Tyler, Tesler, Eyler, Seyler, Tayler, Beyler, Geller, Heller

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Where is the Teyler family from?

You can see how Teyler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Teyler family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Teyler families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 3 Teyler families living in Ontario. This was about 50% of all the recorded Teyler's in Canada. Ontario and 1 other province had the highest population of Teyler families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Teyler 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 Teyler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Teyler. 28% of Teyler men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Teyler women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Teyler were Mechanic and Cook.

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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
    28%
  • Laborer
    22%
  • Manager
    13%
  • Mechanic
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    60%
  • Cook
    40%

What Teyler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Teyler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Teyler 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 63 immigration records available for the last name Teyler. 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 70 military records available for the last name Teyler. For the veterans among your Teyler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Teyler lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Teyler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Teyler in 1964 was 75, and 90 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Teyler

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Teyler 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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