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Weschler Name Meaning

German: variant of Wäscher (see Wascher ).

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


Similar surnames: Deschler, Wischer, Wechter, Dischler, Bechler, Fischler, Teschner

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Where is the Weschler family from?

You can see how Weschler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Weschler family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Weschler families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 33 Weschler families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 65% of all the recorded Weschler's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Weschler families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Weschler surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Weschler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Weschler. 22% of Weschler men worked as a Salesman and 34% of Weschler women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Weschler were Sign Painter and Sister Teacher. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    22%
  • Clerk
    14%
  • Manager
    14%
  • Sign Painter
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    34%
  • Saleslady
    23%
  • Clerk
    23%
  • Sister Teacher
    23%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Weschler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Weschler 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 594 immigration records available for the last name Weschler. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 346 military records available for the last name Weschler. For the veterans among your Weschler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Weschler lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Weschler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Weschler in 1962 was 39, and 81 in 2003.

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