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Keyler Family History

Keyler 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: Keller, Keyser, Keeler, Keuler, Keiler, Kemler, Kegler, Kepler, Eyler

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Where is the Keyler family from?

You can see how Keyler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Keyler family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Keyler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Keyler families living in New York. This was about 33% of all the recorded Keyler's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Keyler families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Keyler surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Keyler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Keyler. 17% of Keyler men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Keyler women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Keyler were Carpenter and Labor. .

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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
    17%
  • Manager
    17%
  • Electrician
    12%
  • Carpenter
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    34%
  • Washwoman
    34%
  • Teacher
    17%
  • Labor
    17%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Keyler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Keyler 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 140 immigration records available for the last name Keyler. 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 511 military records available for the last name Keyler. For the veterans among your Keyler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Keyler lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2001, in the United States, Keyler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Keyler in 1963 was 85, and 81 in 2001.

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