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Wedler Family History

Wedler 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: Weller, Medler, Wendler, Wehler, Weiler, Wadler, Weder, Redler

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Where is the Wedler family from?

You can see how Wedler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wedler family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Wedler families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Wedler families living in Durham. This was about 45% of all the recorded Wedler's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Wedler families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wedler 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 Wedler ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Wedler. 100% of Wedler 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%

What Wedler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Wedler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wedler 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 918 immigration records available for the last name Wedler. 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 588 military records available for the last name Wedler. For the veterans among your Wedler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wedler lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Wedler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Wedler in 1962 was 66, and 77 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wedler

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wedler 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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