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Wessler Family History

Wessler Surname Meaning

North German: occupational name for a money changer or a coiner Middle Low German westere. Compare Wechsler.

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


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Where is the Wessler family from?

You can see how Wessler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wessler family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Wessler families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 3 Wessler families living in Ontario. This was about 60% of all the recorded Wessler's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Wessler families in 1911.
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What did your Wessler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wessler. 18% of Wessler men worked as a Farmer and 14% of Wessler women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wessler were Carpenter and Cashier.

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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

  • Farmer
    18%
  • Salesman
    16%
  • Laborer
    12%
  • Carpenter
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    14%
  • Stenographer
    14%
  • Housewife
    10%
  • Cashier
    10%

What Wessler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Wessler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wessler 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 612 immigration records available for the last name Wessler. 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 517 military records available for the last name Wessler. For the veterans among your Wessler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wessler lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Wessler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Wessler in 1951 was 57, and 88 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wessler ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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