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Bochler Family History

Bochler Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Bichler, Bechler, Boehler, Bohler, Bochner, Bachler, Buchler, Becher

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Where is the Bochler family from?

You can see how Bochler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bochler family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Bochler families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 11 Bochler families living in Louisiana. This was about 30% of all the recorded Bochler's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Bochler families in 1880.
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What did your Bochler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bochler. 26% of Bochler men worked as a Farmer and 27% of Bochler women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bochler were Clerk and Housekeeper. .

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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

  • Farmer
    26%
  • Laborer
    13%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Clerk
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    27%
  • Stenographer
    27%
  • Saleslady
    16%
  • Housekeeper
    11%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Bochler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bochler 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 180 immigration records available for the last name Bochler. 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 118 military records available for the last name Bochler. For the veterans among your Bochler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bochler lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2004, in the United States, Bochler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Bochler in 1972 was 60, and 90 in 2004.

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