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Whecler Family History

Whecler 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: Wheeler, Wheller, Heller, Weller, Hegler, Heckler, Wheeley, Wheeles

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Where is the Whecler family from?

You can see how Whecler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Whecler family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Whecler families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Whecler's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Whecler families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 53 census records available for the last name Whecler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Whecler 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Whecler. 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 183 military records available for the last name Whecler. For the veterans among your Whecler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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