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Early Origins of the Biehler family

The surname Biehler was first found in Silesia, where the name became noted for its many branches within the region, each house acquiring a status and influence which was envied by the princes of the region. In their later history the name became a power unto themselves and were elevated to the ranks of nobility as they grew into a most influential family. The name may originate from (or have lent itelf to) the town Bielau in Silesia and Bielen in Thuringia.

Early History of the Biehler family

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Biehler Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Biehler, Bieler, Beihler, Bielert (eastern regions), Beiler, Beiller, Bihler, Bielau, Bielen, Beeler and many more.

Early Notables of the Biehler family

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Biehler Ranking

In France, the name Biehler is the 7,900th most popular surname with an estimated 1,000 - 1,500 people with that name. 1


United States Biehler migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Biehler Settlers in United States in the 18th Century
  • Margaretha Biehler, who arrived in Pennsylvania in 1727 2
  • Anthony Biehler, who arrived in Philadelphia in 1738
  • Paul Biehler, who settled in Philadelphia in 1764
Biehler Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
  • John Biehler, who settled in Philadelphia in 1832
  • Carolina Biehler, aged 28, who arrived in Baltimore, Maryland in 1854 2
  • Johanna Biehler, aged 4, who landed in Baltimore, Maryland in 1854 2


  1. http://www.journaldesfemmes.com/nom-de-famille/nom/
  2. Filby, P. William, Meyer, Mary K., Passenger and immigration lists index : a guide to published arrival records of about 500,000 passengers who came to the United States and Canada in the seventeenth, eighteenth, and nineteenth centuries. 1982-1985 Cumulated Supplements in Four Volumes Detroit, Mich. : Gale Research Co., 1985, Print (ISBN 0-8103-1795-8)


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