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Wenzler Name Meaning

German: patronymic from Wenzel .

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


Similar surnames: Wendler, Henzler, Engler, Wetzler, Wengler, Wendle, Weidler, Tenzer

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Where is the Wenzler family from?

You can see how Wenzler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wenzler family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Wenzler families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Wenzler family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Wenzler's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Wenzler families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wenzler surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Wenzler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wenzler. 15% of Wenzler men worked as a Laborer and 30% of Wenzler women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wenzler were Carpenter and Housewife. .

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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
    15%
  • Plumber
    15%
  • Electrician
    15%
  • Carpenter
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    30%
  • Stenographer
    30%
  • Saleslady
    20%
  • Housewife
    20%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Wenzler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wenzler 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 690 immigration records available for the last name Wenzler. 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 596 military records available for the last name Wenzler. For the veterans among your Wenzler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wenzler lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Wenzler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Wenzler in 1955 was 60, and 67 in 2004.

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