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Wussler Family History

Wussler 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: Wissler, Bussler, Russler, Wessler, Gussler, Tessler, Kissler

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Where is the Wussler family from?

You can see how Wussler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wussler family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Wussler families living in Missouri. This was about 60% of all the recorded Wussler's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Wussler families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wussler surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Wussler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wussler. 100% of Wussler men worked as a Farmer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 214 census records available for the last name Wussler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wussler 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Wussler. 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 65 military records available for the last name Wussler. For the veterans among your Wussler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wussler lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2000, in the United States, Wussler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Wussler in 1965 was 49, and 89 in 2000.

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