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Whetsler Family History

Whetsler 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, Hessler, Hettler, Weisler, Wessler, Wiesler, Whitler

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Where is the Whetsler family from?

You can see how Whetsler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Whetsler family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Whetsler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Whetsler families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Whetsler's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Whetsler families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Whetsler surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 147 census records available for the last name Whetsler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Whetsler 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Whetsler. 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 62 military records available for the last name Whetsler. For the veterans among your Whetsler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Whetsler lifespan?

Between 1955 and 1993, in the United States, Whetsler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Whetsler in 1955 was 61, and 70 in 1993.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Whetsler 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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