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Weksler Family History

Weksler 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, Wessler, Veksler, Wesler, Weller, Tessler, Weisser, Meisler

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Where is the Weksler family from?

You can see how Weksler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Weksler family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Weksler families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 11 Weksler families living in Staffordshire. This was about 69% of all the recorded Weksler's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Weksler families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Weksler 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 Weksler ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Weksler. 100% of Weksler 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Weksler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 753 census records available for the last name Weksler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Weksler 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Weksler. 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 87 military records available for the last name Weksler. For the veterans among your Weksler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Weksler lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Weksler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Weksler in 1962 was 81, and 70 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Weksler

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Weksler 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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