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Tytler Family History

Tytler Name Meaning

from Middle English titiller titler tuteler ‘telltale gossip’. Compare Tittle .

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


Similar surnames: Tyler, Ostler, Toller, Butler, Tuller, Oyler, Tasler, Betler, Teller

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Where is the Tytler family from?

You can see how Tytler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tytler family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Tytler families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1911 there were 9 Tytler families living in Ontario. This was about 69% of all the recorded Tytler's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Tytler families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tytler surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Tytler ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Labourer and Inspector were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Tytler. 50% of Tytler men worked as a Labourer and 100% of Tytler women worked as an Inspector. .

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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 1921

  • Labourer
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Inspector
    100%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Tytler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tytler 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 675 immigration records available for the last name Tytler. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 399 military records available for the last name Tytler. For the veterans among your Tytler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tytler lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Tytler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Tytler in 1959 was 45, and 81 in 2004.

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