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Wengler Family History

Wengler Surname Meaning

German:: variant of Wängler (see Wangler). nickname for someone with a facial peculiarity from Middle High German wengel(īn) a diminutive of wange ‘cheek’ ‘face’.

habitational name for someone from any of the places called Wengeln in Silesia East Prussia.

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


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Where is the Wengler family from?

You can see how Wengler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wengler family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Wengler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Wengler families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Wengler's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Wengler families in 1891.
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What did your Wengler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Farmer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wengler. 28% of Wengler men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Wengler women worked as a Farmer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wengler were Salesman and Music 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

  • Farmer
    28%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Truck Driver
    12%
  • Salesman
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    34%
  • Stenographer
    23%
  • Housework
    23%
  • Music Teacher
    23%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Wengler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wengler 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 530 immigration records available for the last name Wengler. 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 739 military records available for the last name Wengler. For the veterans among your Wengler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wengler lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Wengler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Wengler in 1959 was 81, and 90 in 2004.

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