Show ContentsDaetwyler History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

The distinguished surname Daetwyler was first found in Basel, Switzerland.

Early Origins of the Daetwyler family

The surname Daetwyler was first found in Basel, Switzerland, where the name Detweiler could be seen as having made a major contribution to the feudal society which became the backbone of early development of Europe. As the name became prominent in local affairs, it branched into many houses which played important roles in the savage tribal and national conflicts, as each group sought politcal dominance.

Early History of the Daetwyler family

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Daetwyler Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Detwyler, Detweiler, Dettwyler, Dettweiller, Detwiler and many more.

Early Notables of the Daetwyler family

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United States Daetwyler migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Daetwyler Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
  • Adolf Daetwyler, aged 31, who arrived in America, in 1895
Daetwyler Settlers in United States in the 20th Century
  • Brangott Daetwyler, aged 24, who arrived in America from England, in 1903
  • Isabelle Daetwyler, aged 34, who arrived in America from Paris, France, in 1918
  • Werner Daetwyler, aged 20, who arrived in America from Gontenschwil, Switzerland, in 1923
  • Adolph Daetwyler, aged 60, who arrived in San Francisco, California, in 1924
  • Arnold Daetwyler, aged 63, who arrived in Janesville, Wisconsin, in 1924

Contemporary Notables of the name Daetwyler (post 1700) +

  • Jean-Daniel Dätwyler (b. 1945), Swiss bronze medalist alpine skier at the 1968 Winter Olympics
  • Max Dätwyler, Swiss founder of MDC Max Dätwyler AG, a Swiss manufacturing company in 1943
  • Jean Daetwyler (1907-1994), Swiss composer and musician


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