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Buehler Family History

Buehler Surname Meaning

South German (Bühler): topographic name from Buehl ‘hill’ with the addition of the suffix -er denoting an inhabitant.

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


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Where is the Buehler family from?

You can see how Buehler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Buehler family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Buehler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Buehler families living in Cornwall. This was about 88% of all the recorded Buehler's in United Kingdom. Cornwall had the highest population of Buehler families in 1891.
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What did your Buehler ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Buehler. 100% of Buehler 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 18,000 census records available for the last name Buehler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Buehler 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 4,000 immigration records available for the last name Buehler. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Buehler. For the veterans among your Buehler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Buehler lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Buehler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1947, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Buehler in 1946 was 40, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Buehler 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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