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Wiesler Family History

Wiesler Surname Meaning

German: topographic name derived from Wiese with the addition of the agent suffix -ler.

German and Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Wiesel.

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


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Where is the Wiesler family from?

You can see how Wiesler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wiesler family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Wiesler families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Wiesler families living in London. This was about 75% of all the recorded Wiesler's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Wiesler families in 1891.
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What did your Wiesler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wiesler. 22% of Wiesler men worked as a Laborer and 28% of Wiesler women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wiesler were Salesman and Clerk.

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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

  • Laborer
    22%
  • Farmer
    22%
  • Machinist
    18%
  • Salesman
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    28%
  • Maid
    19%
  • Housework
    19%
  • Clerk
    19%

What Wiesler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Wiesler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wiesler 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 325 immigration records available for the last name Wiesler. 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 685 military records available for the last name Wiesler. For the veterans among your Wiesler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wiesler lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Wiesler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Wiesler in 1951 was 44, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wiesler 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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