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Birchler Family History

Birchler Surname Meaning

Swiss German: variant of Bircher.

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


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Where is the Birchler family from?

You can see how Birchler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Birchler family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Birchler families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Birchler family living in Wiltshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Birchler's in United Kingdom. Wiltshire had the highest population of Birchler families in 1891.
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What did your Birchler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Birchler. 23% of Birchler men worked as a Laborer and 28% of Birchler women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Birchler were Machine Worker and Housework.

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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%
  • Farmer
    23%
  • Labor
    12%
  • Machine Worker
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    28%
  • Stenographer
    19%
  • Saleslady
    19%
  • Housework
    19%

What Birchler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Birchler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Birchler 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 402 immigration records available for the last name Birchler. 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 460 military records available for the last name Birchler. For the veterans among your Birchler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Birchler lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Birchler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Birchler in 1953 was 42, and 71 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Birchler 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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