Show ContentsSimler Surname History

Early Origins of the Simler family

The surname Simler was first found in Austria, where the name became noted for its many branches in 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 this most influential family.

Early History of the Simler family

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Simler Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Simmerl, Simmel, Simmell, Simmill, Simill, Simell and others.

Early Notables of the Simler family

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United States Simler migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Simler Settlers in United States in the 18th Century
  • John, Simler Jr., who arrived in Mobile, Ala in 1787 1


  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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