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Fyler Name Meaning

Americanized form of German Feiler . See also Filer English: variant of Filer 1 or

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


Similar surnames: Filer, Hyler, Eyler, Byler, Faler, Oyler, Syler, Hyer, Figler, Siler

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Where is the Fyler family from?

You can see how Fyler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fyler family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Fyler families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 8 Fyler families living in Manitoba. This was about 50% of all the recorded Fyler's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Fyler families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fyler surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Fyler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fyler. 22% of Fyler men worked as a Farmer and 17% of Fyler women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Fyler were Clerk and Teacher. .

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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
    22%
  • Laborer
    21%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Clerk
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    17%
  • Clerk
    14%
  • Housewife
    14%
  • Teacher
    10%
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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Fyler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fyler 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 376 immigration records available for the last name Fyler. 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 628 military records available for the last name Fyler. For the veterans among your Fyler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fyler lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Fyler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Fyler in 1954 was 24, and 77 in 2004.

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