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Buhler Family History

Buhler Name Meaning

German (Bühler): see Buehler .

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


Similar surnames: Bohler, Buehler, Bihler, Buchler, Uhler, Buller, Busler, Boehler

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Where is the Buhler family from?

You can see how Buhler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Buhler family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Buhler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 23 Buhler families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 72% of all the recorded Buhler's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Buhler families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Buhler surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Buhler ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Buhler. 75% of Buhler men worked as a Farmer. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    75%
  • Labourer
    13%
  • Laborer
    7%
  • Butcher
    7%
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Census Records

There are 16,000 census records available for the last name Buhler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Buhler 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 6,000 immigration records available for the last name Buhler. 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 7,000 military records available for the last name Buhler. For the veterans among your Buhler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Buhler lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Buhler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Buhler in 1954 was 53, and 72 in 2004.

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