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Wayler Family History

Wayler Surname Meaning

see Wheeler.

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


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Where is the Wayler family from?

You can see how Wayler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wayler family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Wayler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Wayler families living in Missouri. This was about 64% of all the recorded Wayler's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Wayler families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wayler 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 Wayler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wayler. 60% of Wayler men worked as a Salesman and 60% of Wayler women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wayler were Farmer and Secretary.

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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

  • Salesman
    60%
  • Farmer
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    60%
  • Secretary
    40%

What Wayler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 465 census records available for the last name Wayler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wayler 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 68 immigration records available for the last name Wayler. 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 75 military records available for the last name Wayler. For the veterans among your Wayler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wayler lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Wayler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Wayler in 1966 was 77, and 83 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wayler 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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