Traxler History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsThe distinguished surname Traxler 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. Early Origins of the Traxler familyThe surname Traxler was 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 Traxler 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. Early History of the Traxler familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Traxler research. Another 136 words (10 lines of text) covering the years 1320, 1367, 1414, 1591, 1782, 1800, 1807, 1810, 1812, 1815, 1820, 1822, 1824, 1826, 1844 and 1852 are included under the topic Early Traxler History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Traxler Spelling VariationsSpelling 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. Early Notables of the Traxler familyNotable members of the surname Traxler in this period were Jeremias Drechselerius (b. 1591), a German ascetic Jesuit writer. Josef Drechsler was a remarkable composer and teacher, born May 26, 1782, at Vlachovo Brezí in Bohemia; received his first instruction from his father, schoolmaster in his native place. After various alternations of place and pursuit, he studied music and law at Prague; in 1807 found himself at Vienna, but it was not till 1810 that he obtained employment as chorus-master at the Court Theatre. This was followed in 1812 by a place as 'Capellmeister adjunct,' then by an organist's post; in... Traxler RankingIn the United States, the name Traxler is the 10,832nd most popular surname with an estimated 2,487 people with that name. 1
Some of the first settlers of this family name were: Traxler Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
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