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Wexler Family History

Wexler Surname Meaning

German and Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Wechsler.

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


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Where is the Wexler family from?

You can see how Wexler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wexler family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Wexler families were found in USA in 1920. In 1861 there was 1 Wexler family living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Wexler's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Wexler families in 1861.
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What did your Wexler ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Carpenter And Joiner and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Wexler. 100% of Wexler men worked as a Carpenter And Joiner and 100% of Wexler 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

  • Carpenter And Joiner
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Wexler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 11,000 census records available for the last name Wexler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wexler 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 4,000 immigration records available for the last name Wexler. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Wexler. For the veterans among your Wexler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wexler lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Wexler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1949, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Wexler in 1949 was 44, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wexler 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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