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Wefler Family History

Wefler 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, Wehler, Weiler, Wexler, Lefler, Wesler, Hefler, Geller

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Where is the Wefler family from?

You can see how Wefler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wefler family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Wefler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there were 6 Wefler families living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Wefler's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Wefler families in 1851.
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What did your Wefler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wefler. 40% of Wefler men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Wefler women worked as a 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

  • Laborer
    40%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Accountant
    20%
  • Salesman
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Wefler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 572 census records available for the last name Wefler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wefler 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Wefler. 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 95 military records available for the last name Wefler. For the veterans among your Wefler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wefler lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Wefler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Wefler in 1963 was 82, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wefler 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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