Gehler History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsEarly Origins of the Gehler familyThe surname Gehler was first found in Silesia, where the name gained a significant reputation for its contribution to the emerging mediaeval society. The name derives from the occupational name for a town crier, for which the German word is "geller." It is also a nickname for a man with red hair, from the Yiddish "gel." It later became more prominent as many branches of the same house acquired distant estates and branches, some in foreign countries, always elevating their social status by their great contributions to society. Early History of the Gehler familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Gehler research. Another 111 words (8 lines of text) covering the years 1652, 1758 and 1876 are included under the topic Early Gehler History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Gehler Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Gehler, Gehlen, Gehren, Geler, Geller, Gelar, Gelan, Gelder, Geldern, Goler and many more. Early Notables of the Gehler familyNotables of the period with the surname Gehler were
Some of the first settlers of this family name were: Gehler Settlers in United States in the 18th Century
Gehler Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
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