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Wexelman Family History

Wexelman 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: Wellman, Wesselman, Perelman, Edelman, Peelman, Seelman, Weeman

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Where is the Wexelman family from?

You can see how Wexelman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wexelman family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Wexelman families living in Illinois. This was about 40% of all the recorded Wexelman's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Wexelman families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wexelman 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 Wexelman ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Salesman
    100%

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Census Records

There are 334 census records available for the last name Wexelman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wexelman 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 61 immigration records available for the last name Wexelman. 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 31 military records available for the last name Wexelman. For the veterans among your Wexelman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wexelman lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Wexelman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Wexelman in 1964 was 69, and 89 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wexelman 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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