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Weckler Family History

Weckler 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: Seckler, Heckler, Keckler, Beckler, Meckler, Wecker, Geckler, Eckler

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Where is the Weckler family from?

You can see how Weckler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Weckler family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Weckler families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 18 Weckler families living in Illinois. This was about 35% of all the recorded Weckler's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Weckler families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Weckler surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Weckler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Weckler. 55% of Weckler men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    55%
  • Salesman
    28%
  • Laborer
    19%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Weckler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Weckler 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 182 immigration records available for the last name Weckler. 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 162 military records available for the last name Weckler. For the veterans among your Weckler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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