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Kayler Family History

Kayler Surname Meaning

Variant of Kaylor.

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


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Where is the Kayler family from?

You can see how Kayler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kayler family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Kayler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 10 Kayler families living in Ontario. This was about 50% of all the recorded Kayler's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Kayler families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kayler 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 Kayler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kayler. 29% of Kayler men worked as a Laborer and 47% of Kayler women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kayler were Carpenter and Housekeeper.

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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
    29%
  • Farmer
    11%
  • Salesman
    11%
  • Carpenter
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    47%
  • Waitress
    24%
  • Operator
    16%
  • Housekeeper
    16%

What Kayler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Kayler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kayler 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 349 immigration records available for the last name Kayler. 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 871 military records available for the last name Kayler. For the veterans among your Kayler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kayler lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Kayler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Kayler in 1953 was 45, and 82 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kayler

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kayler 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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