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Kyler Family History

Kyler Surname Meaning

Czech: possibly also a topographic name from German Kühle ‘ravine’.

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


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Where is the Kyler family from?

You can see how Kyler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kyler family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Kyler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 5 Kyler families living in Alberta. This was about 33% of all the recorded Kyler's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Kyler families in 1911.
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What did your Kyler ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Kyler. 100% of Kyler men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Kyler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kyler 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 320 immigration records available for the last name Kyler. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Kyler. For the veterans among your Kyler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kyler lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Kyler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Kyler in 1948 was 67, and 57 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kyler 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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