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Wezler Family History

Wezler Name 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: Weller, Wehler, Weiler, Wexler, Wetzler, Wesler, Wenzler, Geller

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Where is the Wezler family from?

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

What did your Wezler ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Wezler ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 98 census records available for the last name Wezler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wezler 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 44 immigration records available for the last name Wezler. 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 31 military records available for the last name Wezler. For the veterans among your Wezler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wezler lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2003, in the United States, Wezler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Wezler in 1976 was 64, and 78 in 2003.

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