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![Show Contents]() Mauerer Surname History
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The Mauerer surname comes from the German word "mauer," meaning "wall;" as such, the name is thought to have originally been occupational, for a builder of stone walls. Early Origins of the Mauerer familyThe surname Mauerer was first found in Austria, where the name Mauerer became noted for its many branches in 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 Mauerer familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Mauerer research. Another 127 words (9 lines of text) covering the years 1677, 1701, 1777 and 1787 are included under the topic Early Mauerer History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Mauerer Spelling VariationsOne 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 Mauerer include Maurer, Maurere, Maurers, Maureres, Maurerr, Maurrer, Maurerrs, Maurrers, Maurerre, Maurreres, Maureer, Morer, Moorer and many more. Early Notables of the Mauerer familyMore information is included under the topic Early Mauerer Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
 Mauerer migration to the United States | + |
Austria was made a republic after the First World War. The Austro-Hungarian Empire was broken up by the Treaty of Versailles and many of its people found themselves in the new nation of Czechoslovakia. Many other Austrians and expatriate Austrians made their way to North America in the 20th century. Most landed in Philadelphia, later continuing on to the states of Ohio, Texas, Illinois, California, New York, and Maryland. Some Austrian settlers also went to western Canada and Ontario. Research into the origins of individual families in North America revealed records of the immigration of a number of people bearing the name Mauerer or a variant listed above:
Mauerer Settlers in United States in the 18th Century- Ludwig Mauerer, who arrived in Pennsylvania in 1736 1
- Hans Philip Mauerer, who arrived in Pennsylvania in 1738 1
- Johann Nicolas Mauerer, who settled in Philadelphia in 1739
- Hans Mauerer, who landed in Pennsylvania in 1741 1
- Baltas Mauerer, who landed in Pennsylvania in 1747 1
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- 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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Mauerer migration to the United States 
