This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Buechler family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Buechler Family History

Buechler Surname Meaning

German (Büchler):: habitational name for someone from Büchle (Baden-Württemberg) or any of several places called Büchel or a topographic name from the common field name Büchle ‘beech stand’ the -er suffix denoting an inhabitant.

Compare Buchler. In some cases a variant of Bühler (see Buehler).

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


Similar surnames: 

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Buechler family from?

You can see how Buechler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Buechler family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Buechler families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 39 Buechler families living in Ohio. This was about 25% of all the recorded Buechler's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Buechler families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Buechler surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Buechler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Buechler. 34% of Buechler men worked as a Farmer and 20% of Buechler women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Buechler were Salesman and Stenographer.

View Census Data for Buechler | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, England data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    34%
  • Laborer
    12%
  • Farm Laborer
    7%
  • Salesman
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    20%
  • Servant
    17%
  • Housework
    13%
  • Stenographer
    13%

What Buechler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Buechler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Buechler census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Buechler

Passenger Lists

There are 786 immigration records available for the last name Buechler. 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.

View all Buechler immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Buechler. For the veterans among your Buechler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Buechler military records

You've only scratched the surface of Buechler family history

Discover More

What is the average Buechler lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Buechler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Buechler in 1958 was 64, and 72 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Buechler

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Buechler 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Buechler family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial