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Wesler Family History

Wesler Surname Meaning

North German: variant of Wessler.

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


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Where is the Wesler family from?

You can see how Wesler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wesler family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Wesler families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Wesler families living in Nottinghamshire. This was about 19% of all the recorded Wesler's in United Kingdom. Nottinghamshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Wesler families in 1891.
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What did your Wesler ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Wesler. 100% of Wesler 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 4,000 census records available for the last name Wesler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wesler 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 553 immigration records available for the last name Wesler. 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 543 military records available for the last name Wesler. For the veterans among your Wesler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wesler lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Wesler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Wesler in 1956 was 53, and 88 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wesler 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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