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Wexner Family History

Wexner 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: Weiner, Wenner, Werner, Wexler, Wehner, Wegner, Wener, Wesner, Exner

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Where is the Wexner family from?

You can see how Wexner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wexner family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Wexner families living in Illinois. This was about 43% of all the recorded Wexner's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Wexner families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 112 census records available for the last name Wexner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wexner 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Wexner. 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 26 military records available for the last name Wexner. For the veterans among your Wexner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wexner lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2002, in the United States, Wexner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Wexner in 1962 was 72, and 97 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wexner 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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