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Wechsler Family History

Wechsler Surname Meaning

German and Jewish (Ashkenazic): occupational name for a money changer.

Middle High German wëhselære.

German Wechsler.

Yiddish veksler.

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


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Where is the Wechsler family from?

You can see how Wechsler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wechsler family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Wechsler families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 20 Wechsler families living in London. This was about 83% of all the recorded Wechsler's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Wechsler families in 1891.
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What did your Wechsler ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Wechsler. 80% of Wechsler 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
    80%
  • Cook
    20%

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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Wechsler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wechsler 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 5,000 immigration records available for the last name Wechsler. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Wechsler. For the veterans among your Wechsler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wechsler lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Wechsler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Wechsler in 1955 was 54, and 77 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wechsler

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wechsler 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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