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Wechsler Family History

Wechsler Name Meaning

German and Jewish (Ashkenazic): occupational name for a money changer Middle High German wëhselære German Wechsler Yiddish veksler.

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


Similar surnames: Wessler, Mechler, Weisler, Hechler, Weisser, Meckler, Scholer

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Where is the Wechsler family from?

You can see how Wechsler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wechsler family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Wechsler families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 3 Wechsler families living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Wechsler's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Wechsler families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wechsler surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Wechsler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wechsler. 32% of Wechsler men worked as a Salesman and 17% of Wechsler women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wechsler were Operator 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

  • Salesman
    32%
  • Proprietor
    6%
  • Manager
    6%
  • Operator
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    17%
  • Saleslady
    14%
  • Stenographer
    11%
  • Teacher
    11%
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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Wechsler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wechsler 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 5,000 immigration records available for the last name Wechsler. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Wechsler. For the veterans among your Wechsler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wechsler lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Wechsler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Wechsler in 1955 was 54, and 77 in 2004.

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