Armbrister History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsThe name Armbrister is derived from the German word "armbrust" meaning "crossbow;" as such, it was an occupational name perhaps for a soldier, who used a crossbow, or perhaps for a maker of crossbows. Early Origins of the Armbrister familyThe surname Armbrister was first found in Baden-Wurttemberg and northern Switzerland, where the name has been found in records dating from the 14th century. In 1326, there was a house known as the Armbruster house," in Strassburg (Urkundenbuch der Stadt Strassburg, von H. Witte, III, 251). Mesiter Ulrich der Armbroster of Regensburg was the bow-maker, or Armbrister, of the town of Heilbronn (Urkundenbuch der Stadt Heilbronn I, 203,) while Maister Hanns Armbroster was the town archer, or bow-maker, of Rottweil (Urkundenbuch der Stadt Rottweil, 372). Early History of the Armbrister familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Armbrister research. More information is included under the topic Early Armbrister History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Armbrister Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Armbruster, Armbroster, Armbriester, Armpruster and many more. Early Notables of the Armbrister familyMore information is included under the topic Early Armbrister Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
Some of the first settlers of this family name were: Armbrister Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
Armbrister Settlers in United States in the 20th Century
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