This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Wimler family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Wimler Family History

Wimler 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: Wimmer, Timler, Dimler, Wieler, Imler, Willer, Simler, Kimler, Wiler

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Wimler family from?

You can see how Wimler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wimler family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wimler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Wimler families living in Wisconsin. This was about 64% of all the recorded Wimler's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Wimler families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wimler surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Wimler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Miner was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wimler. 60% of Wimler men worked as a Miner.

View Census Data for Wimler | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, England data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Miner
    60%
  • Tin Smith
    40%

What Wimler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 274 census records available for the last name Wimler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wimler census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Wimler

Passenger Lists

There are 18 immigration records available for the last name Wimler. 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.

View all Wimler immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 67 military records available for the last name Wimler. For the veterans among your Wimler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Wimler military records

You've only scratched the surface of Wimler family history

Discover More

What is the average Wimler lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Wimler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Wimler in 1963 was 76, and 74 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wimler

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wimler 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Wimler family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial