Ehler History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Germany

Early Origins of the Ehler family

The surname Ehler was first found in Germany, where the name Ehler came from humble beginnings but gained a significant reputation for its contribution to the emerging mediaeval society. It later became more prominent as numerous branches of the same house acquired distant estates, some of which were located in other countries. Through the acquisition of these estates as well as their important contributions to society, the family successfully elevated their social status. Like many surnames, the name Ehler is taken from a personal name common at the time surnames first began to be used in Germany. The name comes from the Germanic words "agil," meaning "the edge or point of a weapon" and "hard" meaning "hardy or strong."

Early History of the Ehler family

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Ehler Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Ehlert, Ehlers, Ehler, Eiler, Eilert and others.

Early Notables of the Ehler family

Notables of the time with the name Ehler included

Ludwig Ehlert, born at Konigsberg 1825, pianist and composer, but chiefly known as a cultivated critic and litterateur...

Ehler migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Ehler Settlers in United States in the 18th Century

Catharina Ehler, who arrived in Pennsylvania in 1757 1
George Ehler, who landed in Pennsylvania in 1762 1

Ehler Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

Joh Henr Ehler, who landed in America in 1819 1

Citations +

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)