| ![Show Contents]() Eill History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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 Germany The surname Eill is a German occupational surname that evolved in the region known as the Rhineland. Germans at first used only one name, but population growth and increased travel in medieval times caused confusion between people of the same name, forcing the people to adopt hereditary surnames. These names often identified people by the kind of work they did. Eill is a name for a brave warrior. The surname Eill originally derived from the German words "agil" which means "weapon," and "hard," which means "hard." A broad and miscellaneous class of names, nickname surnames referred to a characteristic of the first person who used the name. They can describe the bearer's favored style of clothing, appearance, habits, or character. Early Origins of the Eill familyThe surname Eill was first found in the Lower Rhine region, where the name was anciently associated with the tribal conflicts of the area. They declared allegiances to many nobles and princes of early history, lending their influence in struggles for power and status within the region. They branched into many houses, and their contributions were sought by many leaders in their search for power. Early History of the Eill familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Eill research. Another 109 words (8 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Eill History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Eill Spelling VariationsMany cultural groups lived in the German states in medieval times. Each had its own dialect and traditions, and unique variations of popular names. Low German, which is similar to contemporary Dutch, was spoken in Westphalia. German names are characterized by additions such as regional suffixes and phrases that tell something about the origin or background of its original bearer. Further contributing to the variation in German names was the fact that there were no spelling rules in medieval times: scribes recorded names according to their sound. The recorded spelling variations of Eill include Eiler, Eil, Eill, Eyler, Eyll, Eiller, Eyller and others. Early Notables of the Eill familyMore information is included under the topic Early Eill Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Migration of the Eill familyBetween the 17th and 20th centuries, hundreds of thousands of Europeans came to North America, and many Rhinelanders were among them. They had many various reasons for making the choice: to escape poverty and persecution, for adventure, and for the opportunity to own their own land. Ellis Island, one of the main American immigration centers, saw many settlers as they moved on to the states of Pennsylvania, Ohio, Texas, Illinois, California, and New York. In Canada, they found homes in Ontario, and on the great plains of the Midwestern provinces. The Eill were among of the early German families that came to North America: Johann Goerg Eyler, who came to Philadelphia in 1737; Johann Eyler emigrated with his wife and seven children to America in 1709; Adam Eyler arrived in Philadelphia in 1741.
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