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Beichler Family History

Beichler Name Meaning

German: variant of Beuchler from a short form of an ancient Germanic personal name related to Middle High German bouc ‘arm band necklace’. Altered form of German Büchler (see Buechler ).

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


Similar surnames: Bechler, Becher, Beechler, Beachler, Beitler, Reicher, Brickler

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Where is the Beichler family from?

You can see how Beichler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Beichler family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Beichler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Beichler family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Beichler's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Beichler families in 1840.
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What did your Beichler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Beichler. 47% of Beichler men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Beichler women worked as a Laborer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    47%
  • Machinist
    27%
  • Farmer
    14%
  • Truck Driver
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 976 census records available for the last name Beichler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Beichler 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 123 immigration records available for the last name Beichler. 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 360 military records available for the last name Beichler. For the veterans among your Beichler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Beichler lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Beichler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Beichler in 1955 was 77, and 77 in 2004.

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