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Wefeler Family History

Wefeler 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, Wheeler, Keeler, Weppler, Peeler, Beeler, Wendler, Wieler

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Where is the Wefeler family from?

You can see how Wefeler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wefeler family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Wefeler families living in Missouri. This was about 67% of all the recorded Wefeler's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Wefeler families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wefeler surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Wefeler ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 36 census records available for the last name Wefeler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wefeler 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Wefeler. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 11 military records available for the last name Wefeler. For the veterans among your Wefeler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wefeler lifespan?

Between 1946 and 1996, in the United States, Wefeler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1946, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Wefeler in 1946 was 43, and 82 in 1996.

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