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Bicksler Family History

Bicksler Name Meaning

Americanized form of German Büchsler: occupational name for a maker of wooden boxes from Middle High German bühse ‘box’ (from Latin buxa ‘box tree’) + the agent suffix -ler.

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


Similar surnames: Brickler, Pickler, Tinkler, Beckler, Buckler, Bicker, Bichler

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Where is the Bicksler family from?

You can see how Bicksler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bicksler family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Bicksler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 6 Bicksler families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 75% of all the recorded Bicksler's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Bicksler families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bicksler surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bicksler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Nurse were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bicksler. 39% of Bicksler men worked as a Laborer and 30% of Bicksler women worked as a Nurse. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bicksler were Electrician and Sales Clerk. .

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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
    39%
  • Farmer
    31%
  • Manager
    16%
  • Electrician
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Nurse
    30%
  • Laborer
    30%
  • Servant
    20%
  • Sales Clerk
    20%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Bicksler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bicksler 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 63 immigration records available for the last name Bicksler. 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 417 military records available for the last name Bicksler. For the veterans among your Bicksler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bicksler lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Bicksler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Bicksler in 1955 was 48, and 90 in 2004.

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