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Bavaria, Germany is the ancestral home of the Sänger family. The Germans began using hereditary surnames in the 12th century. Sänger is an occupational name, which was derived from the kind of work done by the original bearer. It is a name for a singer. The name probably evolved from the German word "sanger," and it indicates that the family has an historical association with the profession of singing ballads.

Early Origins of the Sänger family

The surname Sänger was first found in the ancient walled city of Noerdlingen, where the name was closely identified in early mediaeval times with the feudal society which would play a prominent role in Bavarian history. The name would later emerge as a noble family with great influence, having many distinguished branches, and become noted for its involvement in social, economic and political affairs.

Early History of the Sänger family

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Sänger Spelling Variations

In 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 Sänger include Senger, Saenger, Singer, Sengher, Sanger, Sang and many more.

Early Notables of the Sänger family

Prominent among members of the name Sänger in this period include Maria Renata Saenger von Mossau (1680-1749), a Bavarian nun executed for heresy, witch craft, apostasy and satanism, one of the...
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Sänger Ranking

In the United States, the name Sänger is the 11,158^th most popular surname with an estimated 2,487 people with that name. 1

Sänger migration to the United States +

The great European flow of migration to North America, which began in the middle of the 17th century and continued into the 20th century, was particularly attractive to those from Bavaria who wished to escape either poverty or religious persecution. For many Bavarian tenant farmers, the chance to own their own land was a major incentive. So the widespread colonization of the United States began in 1650, when many immigrants from Germany settled in pockets in Pennsylvania, Texas, New York, Illinois, and California. In Canada, German settlement centered in Ontario and the prairie Among those of this surname listed in various historical records were:

Sänger Settlers in United States in the 17th Century

Richard Sanger, aged 18, from Wiltshire, who arrived aboard the ship "Confidence" in 1638 in New England and Boston stated, bound for Sudbury. 2

Sänger Settlers in United States in the 18th Century

Michael Sanger, who settled in Pennsylvania in 1735
Johannes Friedrich Sanger, who settled in Philadelphia in 1743
Job Friederich Sanger, who landed in Pennsylvania in 1743 2
J Nickolaus Sanger, who arrived in Pennsylvania in 1750 2
Sander Sanger, who landed in Pennsylvania in 1750 2
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Sänger Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

Dorothy Sanger, who arrived in Pennsylvania in 1806 2
George Sanger, who landed in Pennsylvania in 1806 2
John Sanger, aged 41, who arrived in New York, NY in 1843 2
Joseph Sanger, aged 18, who landed in Baltimore, Maryland in 1847 2
Lehman Sanger, who arrived in Texas in 1850-1906 2
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Sänger migration to Canada +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Sänger Settlers in Canada in the 18th Century

Mr. Eleazer Sanger U.E. who settled in Belle Vue, Beaver Harbour, Charlotte County, New Brunswick c. 1783 3
Mrs. Hannah Sanger U.E. who settled in Belle Vue, Beaver Harbour, Charlotte County, New Brunswick c. 1783 3

Sänger Settlers in Canada in the 19th Century

Mr. Amos Sanger, (b. 1812), aged 43, Cornish settler departing from Falmouth destined for Quebec, Canada aboard the ship "Barque John" on 3rd May 1855 which sank after striking the reef, he died in the sinking 4

Sänger migration to Australia +

Emigration to Australia followed the First Fleets of convicts, tradespeople and early settlers. Early immigrants include:

Sänger Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century

Mr. William Sanger, British convict who was convicted in London, England for 7 years, transported aboard the "England" on 6th June 1835, arriving in New South Wales, Australia 5
Charles Sanger, who arrived in Adelaide, Australia aboard the ship "William Barras" in 1839 6
Mr. James Sanger, (b. 1820), aged 23, English labourer who was convicted in London, England for 10 years for larceny transported aboard the "Forfarshire" on 24th June 1843, arriving in Tasmania (Van Diemen's Land), he died in 1844 7
Mr. George Sanger, (Himbury, Olding, William) who was convicted in Winchester, Hampshire, England for 14 years, transported aboard the "David Malcolm" on 13th May 1845, arriving in Tasmania (Van Diemen's Land) and Norfolk Island 8
Maria Sanger, who arrived in Adelaide, Australia aboard the ship "Eliza" in 1849 9
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Sänger migration to New Zealand +

Emigration to New Zealand followed in the footsteps of the European explorers, such as Captain Cook (1769-70): first came sealers, whalers, missionaries, and traders. By 1838, the British New Zealand Company had begun buying land from the Maori tribes, and selling it to settlers, and, after the Treaty of Waitangi in 1840, many British families set out on the arduous six month journey from Britain to Aotearoa to start a new life. Early immigrants include:

Sänger Settlers in New Zealand in the 19th Century

Louise Sanger, aged 27, a housemaid, who arrived in Wellington, New Zealand aboard the ship "Strathnaver" in 1874

Contemporary Notables of the name Sänger (post 1700) +

William Cary Sanger, American Republican politician, Member of New York State Assembly from Oneida County 2nd District, 1895-97; Presidential Elector for New York, 1908
Sally J. Sanger, American politician, Tisch Independent Citizens Candidate for Presidential Elector for Michigan, 1992
Richard Sanger, American politician, Member of New York State Assembly from Oneida County, 1815-16
Marvin H. Sanger, American Democratic Party politician, Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Connecticut, 1868; Secretary of State of Connecticut, 1873-77; Connecticut State Treasurer, 1893-95
Paul E. Sanger, American Republican politician, Candidate in primary for U.S. Senator from Pennsylvania, 1956
Lorenzo P. Sanger (1809-1875), American politician, Member of Illinois State Senate; Colonel in the Union Army during the Civil War; Stone quarry proprietor
John P. Sanger, American politician, Tisch Independent Citizens Candidate for Presidential Elector for Michigan, 1992; U.S. Taxpayers Candidate for Presidential Elector for Michigan, 2000
Jedediah Sanger (b. 1793), American politician, Member of New York State Assembly, 1793-95 (Herkimer County 1793-94, Herkimer and Onondaga counties 1794-95); Member of New York State Senate Western District, 1796-1804
Harry Sanger, American Republican politician, Alternate Delegate to Republican National Convention from Ohio, 1952, 1964
Harold J. Sanger, American politician, Mayor of Clayton, Missouri, 2013-
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Citations +

"What are the 5,000 Most Common Last Names in the U.S.?". NameCensus.com, https://namecensus.com/last-names/
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)
Rubincam, Milton. The Old United Empire Loyalists List. Genealogical Publishing Co., Inc, 1976. (Originally published as; United Empire Loyalists. The Centennial of the Settlement of Upper Canada. Rose Publishing Company, 1885.) ISBN 0-8063-0331-X
Cornwall Online Parish Clerks. (Retrieved 3rd May 2018). Retrieved from http://www.opc-cornwall.org/Resc/pdfs/wreck_of_emigrant_ship_john_1855.pdf
Convict Records Voyages to Australia (Retrieved 28th April 2022). https://convictrecords.com.au/ships/england
State Records of South Australia. (Retrieved 2010, November 5) WILLIAM BARRAS 1839. Retrieved from http://www.slsa.sa.gov.au/BSA/1839WilliamBarrass.gif
Convict Records Voyages to Australia (Retrieved 20th October 2022). https://convictrecords.com.au/ships/forfarshire
Convict Records Voyages to Australia (Retrieved 21st June 2021). Retrieved from https://convictrecords.com.au/ships/david-malcolm
State Records of South Australia. (Retrieved 2010, November 5) ELIZA 1849. Retrieved from http://www.slsa.sa.gov.au/BSA/1849Eliza.htm