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Early Origins of the Bihler family

The surname Bihler 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 Bihler family

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Bihler 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 Bihler family

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United States Bihler migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Bihler Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
  • Gottlieb Bihler, aged 22, who arrived in New York in 1854 1
  • Charles Bihler, who settled in Philadelphia in 1876
  • Vatalie Bihler, aged 40, who immigrated to America from Reutlingen, in 1892
  • Alfred Bihler, aged 2, who immigrated to the United States from Reutlingen, in 1892
  • Emma Bihler, aged 12, who settled in America from Reutlingen, in 1892
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Bihler Settlers in United States in the 20th Century
  • Anna Bihler, aged 28, who landed in America from Kruman, in 1900
  • Arnold Bihler, aged 35, who immigrated to America, in 1904
  • Theresia Bihler, aged 10, who immigrated to the United States, in 1904
  • Charles Bihler, aged 35, who immigrated to the United States, in 1905
  • Charles Bihler, aged 50, who landed in America, in 1909
  • ... (More are available in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.)


  1. 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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