| ![Show Contents]() Zeiler History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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 Germany Early Origins of the Zeiler familyThe surname Zeiler was first found in Baden, where the name was anciently associated with the tribal conflicts of the area. They declared allegiances to many nobles and princes of early history, lending their influence in struggles for power and status within the region. They branched into many houses, and their contributions were sought by many leaders in their search for power. Early History of the Zeiler familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Zeiler research. Another 88 words (6 lines of text) covering the years 1589, 1607, 1630, 1661 and 1665 are included under the topic Early Zeiler History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Zeiler Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Zyll, Zyl, Zeil, Ziel, Zyller, Zyllmann, Zillmann, Zylhoffer and many more. Early Notables of the Zeiler familyNotables with the surname Zeiler during this period were - Martin Zeiler (also Zeiller) (1589-1661), a Baroque era German author
 Zeiler migration to the United States | + |
Some of the first settlers of this family name were: Zeiler Settlers in United States in the 18th Century- Elizabeth Zeiler, who arrived in Frederick County, Maryland in 1718 1
- Hans Peter Zeiler, aged 15, who arrived in Pennsylvania in 1738 1
- Philip Conrad Zeiler, who landed in Pennsylvania in 1751 1
- Frantz Zeiler, who landed in Pennsylvania in 1753 1
- Peter Zeiler, who arrived in Pennsylvania in 1765 1
Zeiler Settlers in United States in the 19th Century- Karl Zeiler, who arrived in America in 1849 1
- Joh Zeiler, who landed in America in 1852 1
- Anton Zeiler, who arrived in America in 1858 1
- Martin Zeiler, who landed in America in 1865 1
- August Zeiler, who landed in Allegany (Allegheny) County, Pennsylvania in 1866 1
| Contemporary Notables of the name Zeiler (post 1700) | + |
- John Zeiler (b. 1982), American professional NHL ice hockey right winger
- Peter Zeiler (b. 1970), retired German football player
- Gerhard Zeiler (b. 1955), German president of Turner Broadcasting International
- Arthur Zeiler (b. 1988), German international rugby union player
| Historic Events for the Zeiler family | + |
USS Arizona - Mr. John Virgel Zeiler, American Seaman First Class from Colorado, USA working aboard the ship "USS Arizona" when she sunk during the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor on 7th December 1941, he died in the sinking 2
- 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)
- Pearl Harbour: USS Arizona Casualties List Pearl Harbour December 7, 1941. (Retrieved 2018, July 31st). Retrieved from http://pearl-harbor.com/arizona/casualtylist.html
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Zeiler migration to the United States 
