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Baehler Name Meaning

habitational name for someone from a place called Bahlen, of which there are several examples in northern Germany. variant spelling of Behler or Böhler (see Boehler).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Behler, Boehler, Bahler, Beeler, Baessler, Wahler, Bailer, Bieler

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Baehler Family Origin

Where is the Baehler family from?

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You can see how Baehler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Baehler family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Baehler families were found in the USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 9 Baehler families living in Iowa. This was about 47% of all the recorded Baehler's in the USA. Iowa had the highest population of Baehler families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Baehler surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Baehler Family Occupations

What did your Baehler ancestors do for a living?

In 1880, a less common occupation for the Baehler family was Grocer. The most common Baehler occupation in the USA was Farmer. 40% of Baehler's were Farmers. Farmer, Apothecary and Carpenter were the top 3 reported jobs worked by Baehler.

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  • Farmer

    40%

  • Apothecary

    20%

  • Carpenter

    20%

  • Grocer

    20%

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Baehler ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

Baehler Historical Records

What Baehler family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 853 census records available for the last name Baehler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Baehlercensus records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 171 immigration records available for the last name Baehler. 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 Card

There are 184 military records available for the last name Baehler. For the veterans among your Baehler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Baehler Life Expectancy

What is the average Baehler lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Baehler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Baehler in 1964 was 76, and 78 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Baehler

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Baehler ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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