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Wearstler Family History

Wearstler Surname 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: Werstler, Warstler, Berstler, Easter, Watler, Whistler, Gerster

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Where is the Wearstler family from?

You can see how Wearstler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wearstler family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wearstler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 36 Wearstler families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Wearstler's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Wearstler families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wearstler 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 Wearstler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wearstler. 43% of Wearstler men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    43%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Estimator
    15%
  • Truck Driver
    15%

What Wearstler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 467 census records available for the last name Wearstler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wearstler 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Wearstler. 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 131 military records available for the last name Wearstler. For the veterans among your Wearstler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wearstler lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Wearstler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Wearstler in 1964 was 78, and 64 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wearstler

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wearstler ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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