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Weisler Family History

Weisler Surname Meaning

German: occupational name for a painter or plasterer from an agent derivative of Middle High German wīze(l)n ‘to whitewash to make white’.

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


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Where is the Weisler family from?

You can see how Weisler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Weisler family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Weisler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Weisler families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Weisler's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Weisler families in 1891.
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What did your Weisler ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, House Painter Decorator and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Weisler. 100% of Weisler men worked as a House Painter Decorator and 100% of Weisler 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • House Painter Decorator
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Weisler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Weisler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Weisler 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 463 immigration records available for the last name Weisler. 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 348 military records available for the last name Weisler. For the veterans among your Weisler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Weisler lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Weisler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Weisler in 1944 was 39, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Weisler 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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