Korner History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Germany

Early Origins of the Korner family

The surname Korner was first found in Saxony, where the name Koerner became noted for its many branches within the region, each house acquiring a status and influence which was envied by the princes of the region. In their later history the name became a power unto themselves and were elevated to the ranks of nobility as they grew into this most influential family.

Early History of the Korner family

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Korner Spelling Variations

One can encounter great variation in the spelling of surnames: in early times, spelling in general, and thus the spelling of names was not yet standardized; and later, spellings would change with branching and movement of families. Variations of the name Korner include Korner, Koerner, Corner, Coerner, Koerher and others.

Early Notables of the Korner family

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Korner migration to the United States +

Between the mid-17th and mid-20th centuries, German settlers arrived in North America by the thousands. Persecution based on religion and poverty were great motivators in this large-scale migration. So too was the opportunity for tenant farmers to own their own land. Ample land and opportunity awaited the settlers who went to such states as Pennsylvania, Texas, New York, Illinois, and California, as well as Ontario and the prairie provinces of Canada. Research into the origins of individual families in North America revealed records of the immigration of a number of people bearing the name Korner or a variant listed above:

Korner Settlers in United States in the 18th Century

Nicolaus Korner, who arrived in New York in 1709 1
Jacob Korner, who landed in Pennsylvania in 1750 1
Joh Anthonius Korner, who landed in Pennsylvania in 1750 1
Johann Adam Korner, who arrived in Pennsylvania in 1750 1
Johan Michel Korner, who landed in Pennsylvania in 1755 1
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Korner Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

L Korner, who landed in North America in 1832-1849 1
Heinrich Korner, aged 31, who arrived in America in 1839 1
Mr. Valetine Korner, (Koerner), aged 38, German who arrived in Galveston, Texas in 1845 aboard the ship "Neptune"
MIss Josephe Korner, (Koerner), aged 9, German who arrived in Galveston, Texas in 1845 aboard the ship "Neptune"
Mr. August Korner, (Koerner), aged 7, German who arrived in Galveston, Texas in 1845 aboard the ship "Neptune"
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Korner Settlers in United States in the 20th Century

William M Korner, who arrived in Mobile, Ala in 1904 1

Contemporary Notables of the name Korner (post 1700) +

Matt Korner, American politician, Candidate for Mayor of San Bernardino, California, 2013
Diana Körner (b. 1944), German actress
Alfred Körner (1926-2020), Austrian footballer
Professor Stephan Körner (1913-2000), British philosopher
Thomas William Körner (b. 1946), British pure mathematician
Theodor Körner (1873-1957), President of Austria between 1951 and 1957
Alexis Korner (1928-1984), English blues musician

Historic Events for the Korner family +

Bismarck

Theodor Körner (1921-1941), German Matrosengefreiter who served aboard the German Battleship Bismarck during World War II when it was sunk heading to France; he died in the sinking 2
Franz Korner (1920-1941), German Maschinengefreiter who served aboard the German Battleship Bismarck during World War II when it was sunk heading to France; he died in the sinking 2
Richard Körner (1923-1941), German Matrosengefreiter who served aboard the German Battleship Bismarck during World War II when it was sunk heading to France; he died in the sinking 2

Citations +

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)
Bismarck & Tirpitz Class - Crew List Bismarck. (Retrieved 2018, February 06). Retrieved from https://www.bismarck-class.dk/bismarck/crew/bismarck_crew.html#crew_details