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Cyle Family History

Cyle Name 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: Cole, Lyle, Pyle, Kyle, Cale, Ryle, Byle, Coyle, Hyle, Wyle

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Where is the Cyle family from?

You can see how Cyle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cyle family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Cyle families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 12 Cyle families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 22% of all the recorded Cyle's in USA. Pennsylvania and 1 other state had the highest population of Cyle families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cyle surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Cyle ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Cyle. 35% of Cyle men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Cyle women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Cyle were Carpenter and Binderlayer. .

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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
    35%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Baker
    10%
  • Carpenter
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    25%
  • Housewife
    25%
  • Sewing
    17%
  • Binderlayer
    17%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Cyle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cyle 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 126 immigration records available for the last name Cyle. 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 137 military records available for the last name Cyle. For the veterans among your Cyle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cyle lifespan?

Between 1990 and 2003, in the United States, Cyle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Cyle in 1990 was 80, and 61 in 2003.

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