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Wexlar Family History

Wexlar 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: Wexler, Weller, Wear, Exler, Bellar, Wehler, Weiler, Medlar, Weimar

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Where is the Wexlar family from?

You can see how Wexlar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wexlar family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Wexlar families living in New York. This was about 60% of all the recorded Wexlar's in USA. New York had the highest population of Wexlar families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 82 census records available for the last name Wexlar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wexlar 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Wexlar. 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 4 military records available for the last name Wexlar. For the veterans among your Wexlar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wexlar lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2002, in the United States, Wexlar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Wexlar in 1972 was 77, and 78 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wexlar 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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