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Early Origins of the Essler family

The surname Essler was first found in Mecklenburg, where the name contributed greatly to the development of an emerging nation, and would later play a large role in the tribal and national conflicts of the area. Over time, the family name branched into other houses, where their influence continued to be felt because of the important role they played in the local social and political affairs.

Early History of the Essler family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Essler research. Another 76 words (5 lines of text) covering the years 1564, 1569, 1612, 1622, 1733, 1747, 1780, 1790, 1792, 1794, 1801 and 1822 are included under the topic Early Essler History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Essler Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Haeseler, Hässler, Haessler, Hassler, Haesseler and many more.

Early Notables of the Essler family

Prominent bearers of the name Essler at this time were

  • Johann Wilhelm Haessler, born Mar. 29, 1747, at Erfurt, received his first musical instruction from his uncle, the organist Kittel, who had been a pupil of Sebastian Bach's. At the age of 14 he was ap...


United States Essler migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Essler Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
  • Fransz Essler, aged 28, who landed in Baltimore, Maryland in 1847 1
Essler Settlers in United States in the 20th Century
  • Johann Essler, aged 27, who arrived in America from Zatsch, Austria, in 1903
  • Gustav Essler, aged 21, who arrived in America, in 1905
  • Heinrich Essler, aged 30, who arrived in America from Logelbach, Germany, in 1907
  • Ida M. Essler, aged 25, who arrived in America from Berlin, Germany, in 1907
  • Julie Essler, aged 20, who arrived in America from Bantor, Moravia, in 1907
  • ... (More are available in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.)

Contemporary Notables of the name Essler (post 1700) +

  • Fred Essler (1895-1973), born Fritz Essler, American actor who appeared in over 86 features, known for The Unsinkable Molly Brown (1964), G.I. Blues (1960) and Every Girl Should Be Married (1948)


  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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