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Wieler Family History

Wieler Surname Meaning

German:: perhaps a topographic name from Middle High German wuol wüele ‘waterhole’ + -er.

Habitational name for someone from a place called Wiehl or Wielen (see Wiehl and Wiele).

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


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Where is the Wieler family from?

You can see how Wieler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wieler family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Wieler families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Wieler families living in London. This was about 25% of all the recorded Wieler's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Wieler families in 1891.
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What did your Wieler ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Wieler. 100% of Wieler women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Wieler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wieler 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 940 immigration records available for the last name Wieler. 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 586 military records available for the last name Wieler. For the veterans among your Wieler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wieler lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Wieler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Wieler in 1962 was 83, and 69 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wieler 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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