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Wechtler Family History

Wechtler 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: Wechsler, Wachtler, Wechter, Wachter, Bechler, Fechter, Mechler

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Where is the Wechtler family from?

You can see how Wechtler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wechtler family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Wechtler family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Wechtler's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Wechtler families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wechtler surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 29 census records available for the last name Wechtler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wechtler 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Wechtler. 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 23 military records available for the last name Wechtler. For the veterans among your Wechtler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wechtler lifespan?

Between 1983 and 1996, in the United States, Wechtler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Wechtler in 1983 was 74, and 76 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wechtler 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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