| ![Show Contents]() Zollner History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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 Germany The Zollner family originated in Bavaria, Germany. As hereditary surnames were adopted in that area beginning in the 12th century, people were often identified by the kind of work they did. Zollner is an occupational name for a toll-taker or tax gatherer. The Zollner family became landed aristocrats and they resided in an elegant feudal manor on a vast estate in Bavaria. Early Origins of the Zollner familyThe surname Zollner was first found in Bavaria, where the name was anciently associated with the tribal conflicts of the area. They declared allegiances to many nobles and princes of early history, lending their support in struggles for power and status within the region. They branched into many houses in Austria and Switzerland, and their contributions were sought by many leaders in their quest for power. Chronicles first mention Eberhard Zollner of the town Eger on the border between Bavaria and Bohemia. Chronicles also mention Hartman der Zoller of Emmerdingen in 1392, and Johann Vryenstat der Czoellner of Liegnitz, Silesia in 1388. Early History of the Zollner familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Zollner research. Another 136 words (10 lines of text) covering the years 1671, 1793, 1822, 1834, 1868 and 1882 are included under the topic Early Zollner History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Zollner Spelling VariationsIn the medieval era, many different cultural groups lived in the German states. There are thus many regional variations of German surnames from that era. Westphalians spoke Low German, which is similar to modern Dutch. Many German names carry suffixes that identify where they came from. Others have phrases attached that identify something about the original bearer. Other variations in German names resulted from the fact that medieval scribes worked without the aid of any spelling rules. The spelling variations of the name Zollner include Zoller, Zoll, Zoeller, Zollner, Zolner, Zoll, Zoellner and many more. Early Notables of the Zollner familyMore information is included under the topic Early Zollner Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
 Zollner migration to the United States | + |
German settlers were among the most common to come to North America between the mid-17th and mid-20th centuries. Poverty and religious persecution drove many Bavarians to make this long trek. tenant farmers were also enticed by the prospect of owning land. From east to west, these German immigrants populated the United States, settling in Pennsylvania, Texas, New York, Illinois, and California. Ontario and the prairie provinces of Canada also provided homes to many. Early settlers bearing the Zollner surname or a spelling variation of the name include:
Zollner Settlers in United States in the 18th Century- Friedrich Zollner, who arrived in Philadelphia in 1741
Zollner Settlers in United States in the 19th Century- Gerh Heinr Zollner, who landed in Baltimore, Maryland in 1838 1
- Jose Heinrich Zollner, who arrived in Texas in 1846 1
- Anna Zollner, who arrived in Texas in 1846 1
- Ludwig Zollner, who arrived in New York in 1857 1
- Julia Zollner, who landed in North America in 1866 1
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Bismarck - Willi Zöllner (1922-1941), German Mechanikersgefreiter (A) who served aboard the German Battleship Bismarck during World War II when it was sunk heading to France; he died in the sinking 2
- Ewald Zöllner (1919-1941), 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
- 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
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Zollner migration to the United States 
