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Baehler Family History

Baehler Surname Meaning

German (Bähler) is a habitational name for someone from a place called Bahlen, of which there are several examples in northern Germany.

This surname is often associated with geographic locations that have similar names.

It is also a variant of Behler or Böhler.

These variants have their own distinct meanings and origins.

As a result, the name Bähler reflects both a specific heritage and geographical identity.

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


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Where is the Baehler family from?

You can see how Baehler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Baehler family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Baehler families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 9 Baehler families living in Iowa. This was about 47% of all the recorded Baehler's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Baehler families in 1880.
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What did your Baehler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Baehler. 67% of Baehler men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Baehler women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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

  • Farmer
    67%
  • Proprietor
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

What Baehler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 853 census records available for the last name Baehler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Baehler 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 171 immigration records available for the last name Baehler. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 184 military records available for the last name Baehler. For the veterans among your Baehler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Baehler lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Baehler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Baehler in 1964 was 76, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Baehler 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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