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Seyler Name Meaning

English (Middlesex): variant of Saylor . German: variant of Seiler .

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


Similar surnames: Seiler, Eyler, Seyller, Sedler, Syler, Beyler, Seller, Sayler, Seeger

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Where is the Seyler family from?

You can see how Seyler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Seyler family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Seyler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Seyler families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 40% of all the recorded Seyler's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Seyler families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Seyler surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Seyler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Seyler. 21% of Seyler men worked as a Laborer and 11% of Seyler women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Seyler were Truck Driver and Clerk. .

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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
    21%
  • Farmer
    17%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Truck Driver
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    11%
  • New Worker
    7%
  • Stenographer
    7%
  • Clerk
    7%
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Census Records

There are 10,000 census records available for the last name Seyler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Seyler 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Seyler. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Seyler. For the veterans among your Seyler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Seyler lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Seyler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Seyler in 1948 was 48, and 82 in 2004.

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