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Weyler Family History

Weyler 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, Weyer, Eyler, Seyler, Wexler, Wyler, Beyler

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Where is the Weyler family from?

You can see how Weyler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Weyler family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Weyler families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 11 Weyler families living in Maryland. This was about 30% of all the recorded Weyler's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Weyler families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Weyler surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Weyler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Weyler. 42% of Weyler men worked as a Salesman and 40% of Weyler women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Weyler were Teller and Maid. .

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    42%
  • Machinist
    12%
  • Laborer
    12%
  • Teller
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    40%
  • Clerk
    20%
  • Housewife
    20%
  • Maid
    20%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Weyler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Weyler 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 399 immigration records available for the last name Weyler. 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 470 military records available for the last name Weyler. For the veterans among your Weyler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Weyler lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Weyler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Weyler in 1958 was 60, and 68 in 2004.

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