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Bahler Family History

Bahler Surname Meaning

German (mainly Baden-Württemberg; also Bähler): habitational name for someone from any of several places called Bahlen.

Possibly also Americanized form of German Behler.

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


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Where is the Bahler family from?

You can see how Bahler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bahler family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Bahler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 3 Bahler families living in Manitoba. This was about 60% of all the recorded Bahler's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Bahler families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bahler surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Bahler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bahler. 19% of Bahler men worked as a Farmer and 53% of Bahler women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bahler were Farm Laborer and Secretary.

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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
    19%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Farm Laborer
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    53%
  • Housekeeper
    12%
  • Sales Clerk
    12%
  • Secretary
    12%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Bahler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bahler 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 863 immigration records available for the last name Bahler. 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 542 military records available for the last name Bahler. For the veterans among your Bahler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bahler lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Bahler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Bahler in 1959 was 61, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bahler 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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