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Early Origins of the Theiler family

The surname Theiler was first found in Thuringia, where the family was known for its contributions to the prosperity and culture of the emerging feudal society. The family branched into numerous houses, many of which acquired estates and manors throughout the surrounding regions.

Early History of the Theiler family

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Theiler Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Theler, Theller, Thelers, Thellers, Theleres, Thelerrs, Theleres, Thelleres, Thelle, Thele, Thealer, Thealler and many more.

Early Notables of the Theiler family

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United States Theiler migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Theiler Settlers in United States in the 18th Century
  • Elias Theiler, who arrived in Pennsylvania in 1733 1
  • Hans Jacob Theiler, who landed in Carolina in 1739 1
  • Johannes Theiler, who landed in Carolina in 1739 1
  • Jac Theiler, who arrived in South Carolina in 1742 1

Contemporary Notables of the name Theiler (post 1700) +

  • Max Theiler (1899-1972), American bacteriologist
  • John X. Theiler, American politician, Circuit Judge in Michigan 18th Circuit, 1965-78 2


  1. 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)
  2. The Political Graveyard: Alphabetical Name Index. (Retrieved 2015, October 22) . Retrieved from http://politicalgraveyard.com/alpha/index.html


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