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Bichl Family History

Bichl Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Biehl, Bihl, Michl, Rich, Bach, Bick, Buch, Bill, Licht, Kiehl

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Where is the Bichl family from?

You can see how Bichl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bichl family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Bichl families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Bichl families living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Bichl's in United Kingdom. London and 1 other county had the highest population of Bichl families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bichl surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Bichl ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bichl. 26% of Bichl men worked as a Farmer and 19% of Bichl women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bichl were Foreman and Assistant.

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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
    26%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Salesman
    11%
  • Foreman
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    19%
  • Housewife
    19%
  • Clerk
    10%
  • Assistant
    7%

What Bichl family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Bichl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bichl 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 289 immigration records available for the last name Bichl. 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 485 military records available for the last name Bichl. For the veterans among your Bichl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bichl lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2001, in the United States, Bichl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Bichl in 1963 was 68, and 101 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bichl 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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