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Wiler Family History

Wiler Surname Meaning

English (Nottinghamshire): apparently a habitational name from a placename but perhaps also sometimes from an agent noun with the suffix -ere from Middle English wilen ‘to deceive’ with late addition of -h- as if from while.

Probably also an Americanized form of German and Jewish (Ashkenazic) Weiler.

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


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Where is the Wiler family from?

You can see how Wiler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wiler family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Wiler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 26 Wiler families living in London. This was about 23% of all the recorded Wiler's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Wiler families in 1891.
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What did your Wiler ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Wiler. 59% of Wiler women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    59%
  • Housewife
    25%
  • Domestic Duties Unpaid
    17%

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Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Wiler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wiler 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 705 immigration records available for the last name Wiler. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Wiler. For the veterans among your Wiler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wiler lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Wiler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Wiler in 1956 was 31, and 70 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wiler 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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