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Wessler Name Meaning

North German: occupational name for a money changer or a coiner Middle Low German westere. Compare Wechsler .

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


Similar surnames: Weisler, Kessler, Fessler, Sessler, Wissler, Hessler, Wesseler

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Where is the Wessler family from?

You can see how Wessler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wessler family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Wessler families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Wessler families living in Derbyshire. This was about 38% of all the recorded Wessler's in United Kingdom. Derbyshire had the highest population of Wessler families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wessler surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Wessler ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Wessler. 100% of Wessler women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Wessler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wessler 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 612 immigration records available for the last name Wessler. 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 517 military records available for the last name Wessler. For the veterans among your Wessler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wessler lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Wessler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Wessler in 1951 was 57, and 88 in 2004.

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