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Weidler Family History

Weidler Surname Meaning

German: variant of Weidner.

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


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Where is the Weidler family from?

You can see how Weidler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Weidler family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Weidler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Weidler families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Weidler's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Weidler families in 1891.
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What did your Weidler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Weidler. 18% of Weidler men worked as a Farmer and 16% of Weidler women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Weidler were Labor and Clerk.

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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
    18%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Salesman
    11%
  • Labor
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    16%
  • Stenographer
    12%
  • Teacher
    12%
  • Clerk
    12%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Weidler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Weidler 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 782 immigration records available for the last name Weidler. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Weidler. For the veterans among your Weidler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Weidler lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Weidler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Weidler in 1955 was 50, and 72 in 2004.

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