Wirts Surname HistoryThe German surname Wirts was derived from the Low German word "werth," denoting an inkeeper or landlord. Early Origins of the Wirts familyThe surname Wirts was first found in Thuringia, 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. Early History of the Wirts familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Wirts research. Another 109 words (8 lines of text) covering the years 1460, 1519, 1520, 1665, 1702, 1728, 1730, 1772, 1791, 1806 and 1859 are included under the topic Early Wirts History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Wirts Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Werthen, Werthern, Wurthern, Woerthern, Worthen, Worthern, Warthern, Werther, Werthenberg, Worther, Werther, Werten and many more. Early Notables of the Wirts familyNotable members of the surname Wirts in this period were Wigand Wirt (1460-1519), a German theologian best known for his polemic writings attacking the Catholic doctrine of the immaculate conception; Philipp August von Werther (circa 1730-1791)... Migration of the Wirts familySome of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Christian Werther, a mercenary from Anhalt-Zerbst, Germany, who served with the British forces during the American Revolution, and came to Quebec in 1778.
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