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Beheler Family History

Beheler Surname Meaning

Altered form of German Böhler (see Boehler).

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


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Where is the Beheler family from?

You can see how Beheler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Beheler family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Beheler families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Beheler families living in Norfolk. This was 100% of all the recorded Beheler's in United Kingdom. Norfolk had the highest population of Beheler families in 1891.
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What did your Beheler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Spinner were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Beheler. 24% of Beheler men worked as a Farmer and 25% of Beheler women worked as a Spinner. Some less common occupations for Americans named Beheler were Weaver and Waitress.

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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
    24%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Weaver
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Spinner
    25%
  • Winder
    25%
  • Farm Laborer
    17%
  • Waitress
    17%

What Beheler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Beheler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Beheler 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 48 immigration records available for the last name Beheler. 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 463 military records available for the last name Beheler. For the veterans among your Beheler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Beheler lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Beheler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Beheler in 1950 was 32, and 69 in 2004.

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