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Wehler Name Meaning

German: habitational name for someone from any of several places called Wehl for example near Neuss and near Hanover or from any of various places called Wehlen for example near Hamburg or near Pirna.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Wehle, Wehrer, Weiler, Behler, Fehler, Wahler, Weller, Dehler

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Where is the Wehler family from?

You can see how Wehler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wehler family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Wehler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 7 Wehler families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 88% of all the recorded Wehler's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Wehler families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wehler surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Wehler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wehler. 25% of Wehler men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Wehler women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wehler were Farm Laborer and Teacher. .

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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 1940

  • Laborer
    25%
  • Mechanic
    17%
  • Farmer
    14%
  • Farm Laborer
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    50%
  • House Wife
    34%
  • Teacher
    17%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Wehler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wehler 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 377 immigration records available for the last name Wehler. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 619 military records available for the last name Wehler. For the veterans among your Wehler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wehler lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Wehler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Wehler in 1963 was 80, and 83 in 2004.

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