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Cuyler Family History

Cuyler Name Meaning

Americanized form of a Dutch surname most probably Kuiler: possibly an occupational name for a fisherman using kuilnetten a specific type of fishing net. Alternatively a habitational name referring to the toponym De Kuil or Ter Kuile (from kuil ‘hole pit’; compare Verkuilen ).

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


Similar surnames: Curler, Huyler, Casler, Fuller, Cutler, Curley, Myler, Puller, Dumler

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Where is the Cuyler family from?

You can see how Cuyler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cuyler family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Cuyler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 25 Cuyler families living in New York. This was about 78% of all the recorded Cuyler's in USA. New York had the highest population of Cuyler families in 1840.
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What did your Cuyler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Cuyler. 34% of Cuyler men worked as a Laborer and 21% of Cuyler women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Cuyler were Salesman and Farm Laborer. .

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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 1940

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Farmer
    22%
  • Truck Driver
    10%
  • Salesman
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    21%
  • Servant
    18%
  • Stenographer
    11%
  • Farm Laborer
    8%
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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Cuyler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cuyler 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 879 immigration records available for the last name Cuyler. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, 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 Cuyler. For the veterans among your Cuyler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cuyler lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Cuyler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Cuyler in 1944 was 36, and 66 in 2004.

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