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Phyler Family History

Phyler 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: Plyler, Hyler, Oyler, Peller, Ohler, Pyle, Cuyler, Peyser, Puller

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Where is the Phyler family from?

You can see how Phyler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Phyler family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Phyler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Phyler family living in North Carolina. This was about 50% of all the recorded Phyler's in USA. North Carolina and 1 other state had the highest population of Phyler families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Phyler surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Phyler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Phyler. 60% of Phyler men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Phyler women worked as a Housewife. .

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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

  • Farmer
    60%
  • Laborer
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%
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Census Records

There are 204 census records available for the last name Phyler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Phyler 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Phyler. 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 13 military records available for the last name Phyler. For the veterans among your Phyler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Phyler lifespan?

Average Phyler life expectancy in 1980 was 89 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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