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Bihler Family History

Bihler Surname Meaning

German: variant of Biehler or Buehler. This surname is also found in France (Alsace).

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


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Where is the Bihler family from?

You can see how Bihler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bihler family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Bihler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 17 Bihler families living in New York. This was about 26% of all the recorded Bihler's in USA. New York had the highest population of Bihler families in 1880.
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What did your Bihler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bihler. 23% of Bihler men worked as a Laborer and 56% of Bihler women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bihler were Clerk and Machine Operator.

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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

  • Laborer
    23%
  • Machinist
    19%
  • Salesman
    14%
  • Clerk
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    56%
  • Clerk
    23%
  • Machine Operator
    23%

What Bihler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Bihler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bihler 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 696 immigration records available for the last name Bihler. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Bihler. For the veterans among your Bihler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bihler lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Bihler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Bihler in 1954 was 57, and 59 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bihler

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bihler 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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