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Wechler Family History

Wechler 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: Bechler, Mechler, Wehler, Wechsler, Hechler, Lechler, Wechter

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Where is the Wechler family from?

You can see how Wechler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wechler family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Wechler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Wechler families living in Ohio. This was about 37% of all the recorded Wechler's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Wechler families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wechler 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 Wechler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wechler. 40% of Wechler men worked as a Salesman and 25% of Wechler women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wechler were Helper and Stenographer.

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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

  • Salesman
    40%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Helper
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    25%
  • Salesgirl
    25%
  • Servant
    25%
  • Stenographer
    25%

What Wechler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 796 census records available for the last name Wechler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wechler 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 138 immigration records available for the last name Wechler. 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 55 military records available for the last name Wechler. For the veterans among your Wechler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wechler lifespan?

Average Wechler life expectancy in 1967 was 71 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 72.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wechler

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wechler 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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