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Bandler Name Meaning

German: occupational name for a maker of band (for vessels) or ribbon or lace from an agent derivative of Middle High German bandel a diminutive of bant ‘band’ (see Band ).

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


Similar surnames: Kandler, Bendler, Mandler, Sadler, Sandler, Banner, Tendler, Mendler

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Where is the Bandler family from?

You can see how Bandler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bandler family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Bandler families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 21 Bandler families living in New York. This was about 81% of all the recorded Bandler's in USA. New York had the highest population of Bandler families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bandler surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bandler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bandler. 39% of Bandler men worked as a Salesman and 40% of Bandler women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bandler were Truck Driver and Maid. .

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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

  • Salesman
    39%
  • Proprietor
    31%
  • Lawyer
    16%
  • Truck Driver
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    40%
  • Stenographer
    20%
  • Housewife
    20%
  • Maid
    20%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Bandler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bandler 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Bandler. 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 242 military records available for the last name Bandler. For the veterans among your Bandler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bandler lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Bandler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Bandler in 1962 was 89, and 93 in 2004.

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