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Myler Name Meaning

Welsh and Irish (Wexford): variant of Meyler which was taken to Wexford Ireland in the 12th century by a Welsh family so named. The surname is from the Welsh personal name Meilyr (British Celtic The name contains post-medieval excrescent -s) and was Gaelicized as Mac Maoilir.

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


Similar surnames: Kyler, Dyer, Eyler, Myer, Myles, Oyler, Kyles, Mole, Uhler, Moler

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Where is the Myler family from?

You can see how Myler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Myler family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Myler families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 14 Myler families living in New Brunswick. This was about 29% of all the recorded Myler's in Canada. New Brunswick had the highest population of Myler families in 1911.
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What did your Myler ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Myler. 40% of Myler men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Myler women worked as a Stenographer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    40%
  • Engineer
    20%
  • Clerk
    14%
  • Carpenter
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Stenographer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Myler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Myler 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 Myler. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Myler. For the veterans among your Myler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Myler lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Myler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Myler in 1943 was 32, and 82 in 2004.

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