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Wiessler Family History

Wiessler 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: Wissler, Wessler, Wieseler, Wiesler, Wiessner, Dressler, Tessler

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Where is the Wiessler family from?

You can see how Wiessler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wiessler family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Wiessler families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 50% of all the recorded Wiessler's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Wiessler families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wiessler 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 174 census records available for the last name Wiessler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wiessler 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 83 immigration records available for the last name Wiessler. 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 175 military records available for the last name Wiessler. For the veterans among your Wiessler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wiessler lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2001, in the United States, Wiessler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Wiessler in 1968 was 90, and 79 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wiessler 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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