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Coyler Family History

Coyler Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Oyler, Cuyler, Coyer, Cotler, Coyner, Cobler, Coller, Coler, Coyle

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Where is the Coyler family from?

You can see how Coyler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Coyler family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Coyler families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 20 Coyler families living in Ontario. This was about 69% of all the recorded Coyler's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Coyler families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Coyler surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Coyler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Coyler. 40% of Coyler men worked as a Farm Laborer.

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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

  • Farm Laborer
    40%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Glass Blower
    20%
  • Clerk
    20%

What Coyler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 694 census records available for the last name Coyler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Coyler 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 97 immigration records available for the last name Coyler. 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 115 military records available for the last name Coyler. For the veterans among your Coyler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Coyler lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2003, in the United States, Coyler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Coyler in 1974 was 89, and 41 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Coyler

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Coyler 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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