The surname Weitze was first found in Hesse, where the family was known for its contributions to the prosperity and culture of the emerging feudal society. The family branched into numerous houses, many of which acquired estates and manors throughout the surrounding regions. The family name achieved the great distinction of being the Grand Dukes of Hesse in 1858.
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Early History of the Weitze family
This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Weitze research. Another 76 words (5 lines of text) covering the year 1758 is included under the topic Early Weitze History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
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Weitze Spelling Variations
Spelling variations of this family name include: Weitzel, Wetzel, Weetzel and others.
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Early Notables of the Weitze family
Prominent figures of the time who bore the name Weitze were
the distinguished Weitzel family of Hesse
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Weitze migration to the United States
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Some of the first settlers of this family name were:
Weitze Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
Mr. Gerhard Weitze, aged 36, German weaver who arrived in New Orleans in 1846 aboard the ship "Constitution", bound for St. Louis
Mrs Caroline Weitze, aged 36, German settler who arrived in New Orleans in 1846 aboard the ship "Constitution", bound for St. Louis
Miss Marie Weitze, aged 8, German settler who arrived in New Orleans in 1846 aboard the ship "Constitution", bound for St. Louis
Miss Elise Weitze, aged 6, German settler who arrived in New Orleans in 1846 aboard the ship "Constitution", bound for St. Louis
Mr. Albert Weitze, aged 4, German settler who arrived in New Orleans in 1846 aboard the ship "Constitution", bound for St. Louis
Weitze migration to the United States 
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