The distinguished surname Fehlin is German in origin. It is derived from "Fehling," a German place name meaning "plain" or "field." It is likely that the progenitor of the name was a native of Fehling.
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Early Origins of the Fehlin family
The surname Fehlin was first found in Germany, where the name Fehlin came from humble beginnings but gained a significant reputation for its contribution to medieval society. The family later became more prominent as various branches acquired distant estates thereby elevating their social status.
Early History of the Fehlin family
This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Fehlin research. Another 57 words (4 lines of text) covering the years 1811 and 1855 are included under the topic Early Fehlin History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
Fehlin Spelling Variations
Spelling variations of this family name include: Fehlin, Fehling, Fehlling, Fehllin, Fehlen, Fehllen, Feylin, Feyllin, Feylen, Feyllen, Fehlinger, Fehllinger, Fehl, Fehll, Fehle and many more.
Early Notables of the Fehlin family
Hermann Fehling (1811-1855), who was a German chemist
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Migration of the Fehlin family
Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Henrick Fehle, age 27; who settled in Pennsylvania in 1738; Johann Peter Fehlten, who settled in America in 1748; Johannes Fehlinger, who arrived in Pennsylvania in 1752.
