Fyler History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

Origins Available:
England

The name Fyler has two possible origins. It may come from the Middle English word "file," meaning "file," in which case it is likely an occupational name for someone who made or used files (the abrading tool). The other possibility is that this name could also come from the Olde French word "fil" or "thread," in which case the name could still be occupational in origin, but for a spinner or tailor. 1

Early Origins of the Fyler family

The surname Fyler was first found in Worcestershire, where John le Filur was recorded in the Subsidy Rolls of 1275. A short time later, John le Fyler was listed in the Subsidy Rolls for Bedfordshire in 1309. 2

Early History of the Fyler family

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Fyler Spelling Variations

Endless spelling variations are a prevailing characteristic of Norman surnames. Old and Middle English lacked any definite spelling rules, and the introduction of Norman French added an unfamiliar ingredient to the English linguistic stew. French and Latin, the languages of the court, also influenced spellings. Finally, Medieval scribes generally spelled words according to how they sounded, so one person was often referred to by different spellings in different documents. The name has been spelled Filer, Filur, Fyler, Philer and others.

Early Notables of the Fyler family

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Fyler migration to Canada +

To escape the political and religious persecution within England at the time, many English families left for the various British colonies abroad. The voyage was extremely difficult, though, and the cramped, dank ships caused many to arrive in the New World diseased and starving. But for those who made it, the trip was most often worth it. Many of the families who arrived went on to make valuable contributions to the emerging nations of Canada and the United States. An inquiry into the early roots of North American families reveals a number of immigrants bearing the name Fyler or a variant listed above:

Fyler Settlers in Canada in the 19th Century

H. Fyler is recorded in Victoria, British Columbia in 1862
H Fyler, who landed in Victoria, British Columbia in 1862

Fyler migration to Australia +

Emigration to Australia followed the First Fleets of convicts, tradespeople and early settlers. Early immigrants include:

Fyler Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century

Mr. William Fyler, (b. 1805), aged 39, English plumber who was convicted in London, England for 14 years for stealing, transported aboard the "Equestrian" on 25th January 1844, arriving in Tasmania (Van Diemen's Island), he died in 1867 3

Citations +

Bardsley, C.W, A Dictionary of English and Welsh Surnames: With Special American Instances. Wiltshire: Heraldry Today, 1901. Print. (ISBN 0-900455-44-6)
Reaney, P.H and R.M. Wilson, A Dictionary of English Surnames. London: Routledge, 1991. Print. (ISBN 0-415-05737-X)
Convict Records Voyages to Australia (Retrieved 4th May 2022). https://convictrecords.com.au/ships/equestrian