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Heyler Family History

Heyler 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: Heller, Heyer, Hegler, Eyler, Heiler, Hemler, Huyler, Seyler, Heyser

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Where is the Heyler family from?

You can see how Heyler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heyler family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Heyler families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Heyler family living in Ontario. This was about 50% of all the recorded Heyler's in Canada. Ontario and 1 other province had the highest population of Heyler families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Heyler 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 Heyler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Heyler. 42% of Heyler men worked as a Farmer and 40% of Heyler women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Heyler were Laborer and Domestic.

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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
    42%
  • Clerk
    12%
  • Carpenter
    12%
  • Laborer
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    40%
  • Housekeeper
    40%
  • Domestic
    20%

What Heyler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Heyler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heyler 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 382 immigration records available for the last name Heyler. 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 435 military records available for the last name Heyler. For the veterans among your Heyler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heyler lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2003, in the United States, Heyler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Heyler in 1959 was 65, and 74 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Heyler

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heyler 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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