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Biehler Family History

Biehler Surname Meaning

South German:: variant of Bühler (see Buehler). habitational name for someone from any of several places called Biehl or Biel.

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


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Where is the Biehler family from?

You can see how Biehler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Biehler family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Biehler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 39 Biehler families living in New York. This was about 28% of all the recorded Biehler's in USA. New York had the highest population of Biehler families in 1880.
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What did your Biehler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Machinist and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Biehler. 20% of Biehler men worked as a Machinist and 34% of Biehler women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Biehler were Farmer and Cashier.

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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

  • Machinist
    20%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Shipping Clerk
    12%
  • Farmer
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    34%
  • Clerk Owner
    34%
  • Cashier
    34%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Biehler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Biehler 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 785 immigration records available for the last name Biehler. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Biehler. For the veterans among your Biehler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Biehler lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Biehler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Biehler in 1951 was 43, and 73 in 2004.

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