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Gayler Family History

Gayler Name Meaning

English (southeastern): variant of Gaylor German: possibly a variant of Göhler see Goehler . This surname is rare in Germany; in North America it may thus also be an altered form of some other similar (like-sounding) German surname perhaps Geiler . Variant of Gaylor 2 a surname of French origin (see Gaillard ).

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


Similar surnames: Gayles, Gaylor, Gayer, Tayler, Galer, Ayler, Gabler, Galler, Gayle

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Where is the Gayler family from?

You can see how Gayler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gayler family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gayler families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 6 Gayler families living in Ontario. This was about 35% of all the recorded Gayler's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Gayler families in 1911.
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What did your Gayler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gayler. 25% of Gayler men worked as a Laborer and 15% of Gayler women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gayler were Truck Driver 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

  • Laborer
    25%
  • Farmer
    22%
  • Salesman
    9%
  • Truck Driver
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    15%
  • Secretary
    11%
  • Housewife
    11%
  • Cook
    11%
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Census Records

There are 17,000 census records available for the last name Gayler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gayler 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 746 immigration records available for the last name Gayler. 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 Gayler. For the veterans among your Gayler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gayler lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Gayler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Gayler in 1955 was 46, and 91 in 2004.

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