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Wegeler Family History

Wegeler 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: Tegeler, Wegener, Egeler, Weller, Wheeler, Hegler, Pegler, Keeler

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Where is the Wegeler family from?

You can see how Wegeler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wegeler family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Wegeler families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Wegeler family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Wegeler's in USA. New York had the highest population of Wegeler families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wegeler surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Wegeler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Inspector was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wegeler. 100% of Wegeler women worked as an Inspector. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Inspector
    100%
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Census Records

There are 67 census records available for the last name Wegeler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wegeler 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 78 immigration records available for the last name Wegeler. 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 41 military records available for the last name Wegeler. For the veterans among your Wegeler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wegeler lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1991, in the United States, Wegeler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Wegeler in 1964 was 66, and 74 in 1991.

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