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Drexler Family Crest
Drexler Family Crest
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Where did the German Drexler family come from? What is the German Drexler family crest and coat of arms? When did the Drexler family first arrive in the United States? Where did the various branches of the family go? What is the Drexler family history?

The distinguished surname Drexler is of German origin. It is derived from the Middle High German "Drehseler," meaning "turner," and was most likely initially borne by a turner or lathe worker.

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Spelling variations of this family name include: Drechsler, Drechsel, Drexler, Drexel, Drexell, Drachsler, Drachsel, Draxler, Draxel, Draxell, Dressler, Dressel, Trechsler, Trechsel, Trexler, Trexel, Trexell, Trachsler, Trachsel, Traxler, Traxel, Traxell and many more.

First found in the region of Thuringia, where this particular variation first emerged. The earliest recorded bearer of the name was Herman der Drahsil, who was living in Weingarten, a town just beyond the borders of Thuringia, in 1270. The Drexler family was an integral part of a feudal society which would shape modern European history, and played an important role in the development of German society.


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This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Drexler research. Another 234 words(17 lines of text) covering the years 1320, 1367, 1414, and 1591 are included under the topic Early Drexler History in all our PDF Extended History products.

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Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Drexler Settlers in the United States in the 18th Century


  • Anna Juditha Drexler, who arrived in Philadelphia, Pa in 1751
  • David Drexler, who arrived in Pennsylvania in 1771
  • Frantz Peter Drexler, who arrived in Pennsylvania in 1772

Drexler Settlers in the United States in the 19th Century


  • John H Drexler, who landed in Mississippi in 1848
  • Henry Drexler, who arrived in Allegany (Allegheny) County, Pa in 1869
  • Jos Drexler, who arrived in New York, NY in 1870

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