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Buchl Family History

Buchl 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: Buch, Buhl, Buche, Buehl, Buchs, Buchli, Buck, Bach, Buchta, Kuhl

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Where is the Buchl family from?

You can see how Buchl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Buchl family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Buchl families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Buchl families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Buchl's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Buchl families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Buchl 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 Buchl ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Buchl. 29% of Buchl men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Buchl women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Buchl were Salesman and Waitress. .

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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
    29%
  • Butcher
    15%
  • New Worker
    15%
  • Salesman
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    25%
  • Maid
    25%
  • New Worker
    17%
  • Waitress
    17%
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Census Records

There are 730 census records available for the last name Buchl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Buchl 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 163 immigration records available for the last name Buchl. 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 741 military records available for the last name Buchl. For the veterans among your Buchl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Buchl lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2001, in the United States, Buchl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Buchl in 1964 was 82, and 75 in 2001.

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