Saltzer History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Etymology of Saltzer

What does the name Saltzer mean?

During the Middle Ages, the surname of Saltzer was used in Germany. While the patronymic and metronymic surnames, which are derived from the name of the father and mother respectively, are the most common form of a hereditary surname in Germany, occupational surnames also emerged during the late Middle Ages. Many people, such as the Saltzer family, adopted the name of their occupation as their surname. However, an occupational name did not become a hereditary surname until the office or type of employment became hereditary. The surname Saltzer was an occupational name for a person who sold or extracted salt. A variety of similar German surnames are derived from the Old German word "salt," meaning "salt."

Early Origins of the Saltzer family

The surname Saltzer was first found in the ancient province of Thuringia, where the name was closely identified in early mediaeval times with the feudal society which would become prominent throughout European 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 Saltzer family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Saltzer research. Another 90 words (6 lines of text) covering the years 1716 and 1845 are included under the topic Early Saltzer History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Saltzer Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Selzer, Seltzer, Saelzer, Saeltzer, Saltzer and others.

Early Notables of the Saltzer family

Johann Edmund Selzer von Herbissheim, who was a lieutenant general in the Austrian army and was knighted in 1716 for his outstanding service. One prominent member of the Thuringian line became a high...
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Saltzer migration to the United States +

Saltzer Settlers in United States in the 18th Century

Anna Maria Saltzer, who arrived in America in 1749 1
Chris'r Saltzer, who arrived in South Carolina in 1749 1
Christoph Saltzer, who landed in Pennsylvania in 1749 1
Jacob Saltzer, who arrived in Pennsylvania in 1754 1

Saltzer Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

Reichard Saltzer, who arrived in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in 1819 1

Sources +

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)