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Sayler Name Meaning

English: probably a variant of Saylor . German: variant of Seiler .

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


Similar surnames: Saler, Seyler, Sailer, Sayer, Ayler, Tayler, Salyer, Rayner, Styler

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Where is the Sayler family from?

You can see how Sayler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sayler family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Sayler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 6 Sayler families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 35% of all the recorded Sayler's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Sayler families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sayler surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Sayler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sayler. 31% of Sayler men worked as a Farmer and 11% of Sayler women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sayler were Farm Laborer and 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
    31%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Salesman
    6%
  • Farm Laborer
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    11%
  • Maid
    11%
  • Stenographer
    9%
  • Housewife
    8%
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Census Records

There are 17,000 census records available for the last name Sayler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sayler 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 Sayler. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Sayler. For the veterans among your Sayler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sayler lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Sayler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Sayler in 1953 was 46, and 76 in 2004.

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