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Wangler Family History

Wangler Surname Meaning

German (Wängler): variant of Wanger 1

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


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Where is the Wangler family from?

You can see how Wangler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wangler family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Wangler families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 10 Wangler families living in London. This was about 37% of all the recorded Wangler's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Wangler families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wangler 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 Wangler ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Wangler. 100% of Wangler 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 Wangler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Wangler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wangler 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 598 immigration records available for the last name Wangler. 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 737 military records available for the last name Wangler. For the veterans among your Wangler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wangler lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Wangler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Wangler in 1954 was 23, and 68 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wangler 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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