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Huyler Family History

Huyler Surname Meaning

American probably of Dutch origin: unexplained. This surname is found mainly in NY and NJ.

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


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Where is the Huyler family from?

You can see how Huyler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Huyler family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Huyler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 2 Huyler families living in Manitoba. This was 100% of all the recorded Huyler's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Huyler families in 1911.
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What did your Huyler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Huyler. 28% of Huyler men worked as a Laborer and 36% of Huyler women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Huyler were Machinist and Housework.

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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
    28%
  • Salesman
    15%
  • Clerk
    13%
  • Machinist
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    36%
  • Clerk
    22%
  • Teacher
    15%
  • Housework
    15%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Huyler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Huyler 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 588 immigration records available for the last name Huyler. 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 491 military records available for the last name Huyler. For the veterans among your Huyler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Huyler lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Huyler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Huyler in 1959 was 27, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Huyler 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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