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Syler Family History

Syler Surname Meaning

Altered form of German Seiler.

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


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Where is the Syler family from?

You can see how Syler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Syler family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Syler families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 18 Syler families living in Quebec. This was about 49% of all the recorded Syler's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Syler families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Syler 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 Syler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Syler. 25% of Syler men worked as a Laborer and 10% of Syler women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Syler were Truck Driver and Maid.

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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
    25%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Salesman
    7%
  • Truck Driver
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    10%
  • Teacher
    10%
  • Laundress
    10%
  • Maid
    7%

What Syler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 11,000 census records available for the last name Syler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Syler 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 753 immigration records available for the last name Syler. 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 884 military records available for the last name Syler. For the veterans among your Syler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Syler lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Syler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Syler in 1956 was 36, and 74 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Syler

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Syler 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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