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Buhler Family History

Buhler Name Meaning

German (Bühler): see Buehler .

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


Similar surnames: Bohler, Buehler, Bihler, Buchler, Uhler, Buller, Busler, Boehler

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Where is the Buhler family from?

You can see how Buhler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Buhler family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Buhler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Buhler families living in Louisiana. This was about 60% of all the recorded Buhler's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Buhler families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Buhler surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Buhler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Buhler. 21% of Buhler men worked as a Farmer and 12% of Buhler women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Buhler were Clerk and Secretary. .

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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
    21%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Salesman
    7%
  • Clerk
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    12%
  • Clerk
    9%
  • Typist
    9%
  • Secretary
    9%
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Census Records

There are 16,000 census records available for the last name Buhler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Buhler 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 6,000 immigration records available for the last name Buhler. 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 7,000 military records available for the last name Buhler. For the veterans among your Buhler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Buhler lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Buhler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Buhler in 1954 was 53, and 72 in 2004.

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