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Beehler Family History

Beehler Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Biehler or Bühler (see Buehler). Compare Beeler.

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


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Where is the Beehler family from?

You can see how Beehler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Beehler family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Beehler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Beehler families living in Lancashire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Beehler's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Beehler families in 1891.
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What did your Beehler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Beehler. 49% of Beehler men worked as a Farmer and 31% of Beehler women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Beehler were Carpenter and Typist.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    49%
  • Laborer
    13%
  • Truck Driver
    7%
  • Carpenter
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    31%
  • Housewife
    24%
  • Assembler
    16%
  • Typist
    16%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Beehler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Beehler 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 263 immigration records available for the last name Beehler. 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 927 military records available for the last name Beehler. For the veterans among your Beehler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Beehler lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Beehler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Beehler in 1955 was 52, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Beehler 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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