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Bandler Family History

Bandler Surname Meaning

German: occupational name for a maker of band (for vessels) or ribbon or lace from an agent derivative of Middle High German bandel.

A diminutive of bant ‘band’ (see Band).

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


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Where is the Bandler family from?

You can see how Bandler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bandler family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Bandler families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Bandler families living in London. This was about 33% of all the recorded Bandler's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Bandler families in 1891.
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What did your Bandler ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Bandler. 100% of Bandler women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Bandler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bandler 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Bandler. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 242 military records available for the last name Bandler. For the veterans among your Bandler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bandler lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Bandler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Bandler in 1962 was 89, and 93 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bandler 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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