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Kyler Family History

Kyler Name Meaning

Czech: possibly also a topographic name from German Kühle ‘ravine’.

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


Similar surnames: Kyles, Oyler, Myler, Kober, Eyler, Kyser, Kyle, Tyler, Kyger, Kolber

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Where is the Kyler family from?

You can see how Kyler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kyler family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Kyler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Kyler families living in Nottinghamshire. This was about 40% of all the recorded Kyler's in United Kingdom. Nottinghamshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Kyler families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kyler surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kyler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kyler. 25% of Kyler men worked as a Laborer and 14% of Kyler women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kyler were Carpenter and Clerk. .

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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

  • Laborer
    25%
  • Farmer
    23%
  • Clerk
    5%
  • Carpenter
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    14%
  • Laborer
    11%
  • Housekeeper
    10%
  • Clerk
    10%
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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Kyler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kyler 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 320 immigration records available for the last name Kyler. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Kyler. For the veterans among your Kyler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kyler lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Kyler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Kyler in 1948 was 67, and 57 in 2004.

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