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Brichler Family History

Brichler Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Bichler, Beichler, Brickler, Richter, Bricker, Richer, Richley

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Where is the Brichler family from?

You can see how Brichler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brichler family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Brichler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 34 Brichler families living in Indiana. This was about 72% of all the recorded Brichler's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Brichler families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brichler 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 Brichler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Machinist and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Brichler. 24% of Brichler men worked as a Machinist and 100% of Brichler women worked as a Housewife.

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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

  • Machinist
    24%
  • Carpenter
    16%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Clerk
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Brichler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 500 census records available for the last name Brichler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brichler 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 120 immigration records available for the last name Brichler. 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 82 military records available for the last name Brichler. For the veterans among your Brichler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brichler lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Brichler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Brichler in 1966 was 66, and 66 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Brichler

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brichler 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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