Lindler History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

Origins Available:
England
Germany

The Lindler surname comes from an Upper German word "lind," which meant "tender" or "gentle hearted." In some instances, especially in Saxony, the surname evolved from the personal name Lindemuth. In general, the similar phonetic name Linde comes from "Linden," which was a type of tree.

Early Origins of the Lindler family

The surname Lindler was first found in Hessen, where this family name became a prominent contributor to the development of the district from ancient times. Always prominent in social affairs, the name became an integral part of that turbulent region as it emerged to form alliances with other families within the Feudal System and the nation. Chronicles first mention Hainrich der Lind in Constance in 1254.

Early History of the Lindler family

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Lindler Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Lynd, Lindt, Lindemuth, Lint, Lyndt, Lind and others.

Early Notables of the Lindler family

Prominent figures of the time who bore the name Lindler were Anton Franz Hermann Lindt, a general in the Saxon army, who was ennobled in 1780. He was born in Frankfurt but moved with the family to Dresden. In 1784 he became general-inspector of the infantry, and in 1799 General of the...
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Lindler migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Lindler Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

Anna Lindler, aged 11, who landed in Pennsylvania in 1805 1
Hendrick Lindler, aged 36, who landed in Pennsylvania in 1805 1
Johannes Lindler, aged 13, who arrived in Pennsylvania in 1805 1

Citations +

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)