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Yler Family History

Yler 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: Oyler, Tyler, Myler, Eyler, Kyler, Wyler, Byler, Hyler, Iler, Fyler

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Where is the Yler family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yler 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 Yler ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Yler. 100% of Yler women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 164 census records available for the last name Yler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yler 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Yler. 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 24 military records available for the last name Yler. For the veterans among your Yler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yler lifespan?

Between 1989 and 1998, in the United States, Yler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Yler in 1989 was 80, and 88 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yler 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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