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Weihler Family History

Weihler 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: Weiher, Wehler, Weisler, Weiler, Weidler, Weller, Weisser, Meisler

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Where is the Weihler family from?

You can see how Weihler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Weihler family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Weihler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Weihler families living in Illinois. This was about 38% of all the recorded Weihler's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Weihler families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Weihler 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 Weihler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Partner was the top reported job for people in the USA named Weihler. 100% of Weihler men worked as a Partner.

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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

  • Partner
    100%

What Weihler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 146 census records available for the last name Weihler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Weihler 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Weihler. 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 20 military records available for the last name Weihler. For the veterans among your Weihler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Weihler lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Weihler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Weihler in 1969 was 74, and 65 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Weihler

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Weihler 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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