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Weeler Family History

Weeler 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: Weller, Wheeler, Keeler, Peeler, Beeler, Wieler, Wehler, Weiler

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Where is the Weeler family from?

You can see how Weeler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Weeler family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Weeler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 8 Weeler families living in Essex. This was about 50% of all the recorded Weeler's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Weeler families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Weeler 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 Weeler ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Weeler. 50% of Weeler 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
    50%
  • Capstan Lathe Hand
    50%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Weeler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Weeler 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 596 immigration records available for the last name Weeler. 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 219 military records available for the last name Weeler. For the veterans among your Weeler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Weeler lifespan?

Between 1986 and 1994, in the United States, Weeler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Weeler in 1986 was 81, and 40 in 1994.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Weeler

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Weeler 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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