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Weigler Family History

Weigler 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: Weisler, Wengler, Weiler, Seigler, Zeigler, Weidler, Weiger, Weigle

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Where is the Weigler family from?

You can see how Weigler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Weigler family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Weigler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Weigler family living in Northamptonshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Weigler's in United Kingdom. Northamptonshire had the highest population of Weigler families in 1891.
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What did your Weigler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Weigler. 59% of Weigler men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Weigler women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Weigler were Sausage Mfg and Housekeeper.

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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
    59%
  • Salesman
    18%
  • Teacher
    12%
  • Sausage Mfg
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    25%
  • Maid
    25%
  • Saleslady
    25%
  • Housekeeper
    25%

What Weigler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Weigler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Weigler 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 214 immigration records available for the last name Weigler. 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 324 military records available for the last name Weigler. For the veterans among your Weigler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Weigler lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Weigler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Weigler in 1962 was 71, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Weigler 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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