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Blyler Family History

Blyler Surname Meaning

Americanized form of South German Bleiler.

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


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Where is the Blyler family from?

You can see how Blyler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Blyler family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Blyler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 5 Blyler families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 63% of all the recorded Blyler's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Blyler families in 1840.
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What did your Blyler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Blyler. 25% of Blyler men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Blyler women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Blyler were Butcher and Teacher.

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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

  • Farmer
    25%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Farm Laborer
    9%
  • Butcher
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    34%
  • Waitress
    34%
  • Teacher
    34%

What Blyler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Blyler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Blyler 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 99 immigration records available for the last name Blyler. 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 567 military records available for the last name Blyler. For the veterans among your Blyler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Blyler lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Blyler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Blyler in 1953 was 44, and 57 in 2004.

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