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Wieseler Family History

Wieseler Surname Meaning

German and Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Wiesel with the addition of the agent suffix -er.

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


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Where is the Wieseler family from?

You can see how Wieseler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wieseler family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wieseler families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 11 Wieseler families living in Nebraska. This was 100% of all the recorded Wieseler's in USA. Nebraska had the highest population of Wieseler families in 1880.
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What did your Wieseler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wieseler. 82% of Wieseler men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Wieseler women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wieseler were Farm Manager and Maid.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    82%
  • Farm Manager
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    60%
  • Maid
    40%

What Wieseler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 534 census records available for the last name Wieseler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wieseler 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 76 immigration records available for the last name Wieseler. 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 138 military records available for the last name Wieseler. For the veterans among your Wieseler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wieseler lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Wieseler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Wieseler in 1962 was 73, and 55 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wieseler

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wieseler 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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