The distinguished surname Feylen 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 Feylen family
The surname Feylen 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 Feylen family
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Feylen 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 Feylen family
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Migration of the Feylen 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.
