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Weixler Family History

Weixler 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, Weiler, Wexler, Weidler, Weller, Weisser, Meisler, Exler

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Where is the Weixler family from?

You can see how Weixler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Weixler family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Weixler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 12 Weixler families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 55% of all the recorded Weixler's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Weixler families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Weixler 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 Weixler ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Contractor
    100%

What Weixler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 287 census records available for the last name Weixler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Weixler 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 92 immigration records available for the last name Weixler. 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 666 military records available for the last name Weixler. For the veterans among your Weixler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Weixler lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2003, in the United States, Weixler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Weixler in 1960 was 59, and 85 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Weixler

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Weixler 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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