Message: "Shayler / Shiler"

[Surname] Shayler / Shiler

by Gerry (guest)

5/20/2007, 9:29 AM

Anyone know the origin of the surname Shayler? I believe it was known as Shiler in the 1700s. Its from my mother's family who were from Berkshire, England. The family tree has been traced back to 1745 but no-one knows what the name means!

#Shayler #Shiler

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- Gerry (guest)

5/21/2007, 2:07 PM

Thanks for your help.

- Jim Young (guest)

5/21/2007, 5:41 AM

My sources say from Middle English shailer, "a shambler", which I take to mean someone with a shambling gait.

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