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Buchli Name Meaning

Swiss German (Büchli): variant of Büchel (see Buechel ).

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


Similar surnames: Ruchti, Kohli, Buri, Buchler, Buchta, Buche, Buchele, Buhl, Buchs

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Where is the Buchli family from?

You can see how Buchli families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Buchli family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Buchli families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Buchli families living in New York. This was about 36% of all the recorded Buchli's in USA. New York had the highest population of Buchli families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Buchli surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Buchli ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Buchli. 58% of Buchli men worked as a Laborer. .

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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
    58%
  • Farmer
    43%
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Census Records

There are 687 census records available for the last name Buchli. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Buchli 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 211 immigration records available for the last name Buchli. 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 64 military records available for the last name Buchli. For the veterans among your Buchli ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Buchli lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Buchli life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Buchli in 1967 was 76, and 74 in 2004.

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