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Early Origins of the Wiler family

The surname Wiler was first found in Switzerland, where the name came from humble beginnings but gained a significant reputation for its contribution to the emerging mediaeval society. It later became more prominent as many branches of the same house acquired distant estates and branches, some in foreign countries, always elevating their social status by their great contributions to society.

Early History of the Wiler family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Wiler research. Another 100 words (7 lines of text) covering the year 1537 is included under the topic Early Wiler History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Wiler Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Willers, Willer, Wilers, Wiler, Wiilers, Willeer, Wileer, Wileers, Willeres and many more.

Early Notables of the Wiler family

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United States Wiler migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Wiler Settlers in United States in the 18th Century
  • Michael Wiler, who arrived in Pennsylvania in 1749 1
Wiler Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
  • Conrad Wiler, aged 29, who landed in New York in 1830 1


  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)


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