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Wegler Family History

Wegler 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, Hegler, Pegler, Wehler, Wengler, Weiler, Legler, Kegler

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Where is the Wegler family from?

You can see how Wegler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wegler family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wegler families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Wegler families living in New York. This was about 80% of all the recorded Wegler's in USA. New York had the highest population of Wegler families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wegler surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Wegler ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Vendeur was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Wegler. 100% of Wegler men worked as a Vendeur. .

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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 1921

  • Vendeur
    100%
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Census Records

There are 332 census records available for the last name Wegler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wegler 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 73 immigration records available for the last name Wegler. 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 230 military records available for the last name Wegler. For the veterans among your Wegler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wegler lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Wegler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Wegler in 1966 was 65, and 74 in 2004.

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