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Trexler Family History

Trexler Surname Meaning

German: variant of Drechsler (see Dressler).

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


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Where is the Trexler family from?

You can see how Trexler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Trexler family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Trexler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 42 Trexler families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 63% of all the recorded Trexler's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Trexler families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Trexler 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 Trexler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Trexler. 17% of Trexler men worked as a Farmer and 14% of Trexler women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Trexler were Salesman and New Worker.

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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
    17%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Truck Driver
    7%
  • Salesman
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    14%
  • Seamstress
    10%
  • Housework
    8%
  • New Worker
    7%

What Trexler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 12,000 census records available for the last name Trexler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Trexler 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 585 immigration records available for the last name Trexler. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Trexler. For the veterans among your Trexler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Trexler lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Trexler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Trexler in 1946 was 33, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Trexler 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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