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Buchler Family History

Buchler Name Meaning

German (Büchler): see Buechler . German: unexplained. Compare Buckler .

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


Similar surnames: Buckler, Bachler, Beichler, Bichler, Kuchler, Bechler, Buhler, Bucher

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Where is the Buchler family from?

You can see how Buchler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Buchler family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Buchler families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 8 Buchler families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 57% of all the recorded Buchler's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Buchler families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Buchler surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Buchler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Buchler. 18% of Buchler men worked as a Farmer and 12% of Buchler women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Buchler were Clerk 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

  • Farmer
    18%
  • Laborer
    10%
  • Salesman
    6%
  • Clerk
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    12%
  • Stenographer
    11%
  • Clerk
    8%
  • Maid
    7%
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Census Records

There are 16,000 census records available for the last name Buchler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Buchler 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Buchler. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Buchler. For the veterans among your Buchler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Buchler lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Buchler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Buchler in 1944 was 33, and 72 in 2004.

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