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Wyler Family History

Wyler Surname Meaning

English: variant of Wiler. This surname is now rare in Britain.

Americanized form of Jewish Weiler.

Swiss German: Alemannic form of Weiler.

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


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Where is the Wyler family from?

You can see how Wyler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wyler family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Wyler families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 8 Wyler families living in London. This was about 20% of all the recorded Wyler's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Wyler families in 1891.
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What did your Wyler ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Wyler. 100% of Wyler 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 5,000 census records available for the last name Wyler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wyler 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Wyler. 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 742 military records available for the last name Wyler. For the veterans among your Wyler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wyler lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Wyler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Wyler in 1962 was 65, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wyler 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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