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Origins Available: German, Jewish Where did the German Zimmermann family come from? What is the German Zimmermann family crest and coat of arms? When did the Zimmermann family first arrive in the United States? Where did the various branches of the family go? What is the Zimmermann family history? The historic German state of Prussia is the ancestral home of the Zimmermann family. Hereditary surnames began to be used in Germany during the 12th century. The Zimmermann surname is derived from job done by its initial bearer. Zimmermann is an occupational name for a in Prussia.Many cultural groups lived in the German states in medieval times. Each had its own dialect and traditions, and unique variations of popular names. Low German, which is similar to contemporary Dutch, was spoken in Westphalia. German names are characterized by additions such as regional suffixes and phrases that tell something about the origin or background of its original bearer. Further contributing to the variation in German names was the fact that there were no spelling rules in medieval times: scribes recorded names according to their sound. The recorded spelling variations of Zimmermann include Zimmer, Zimmerle, Zimmerer, Zimmermann, Zimmerman, Zimerman, Timmer (northern Germany), Timmermann, Timmerman and many more. First found in Prussia, 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 in Germany and abroad, and become noted for its involvement in social, economic and political affairs. Chronicles first mention the knight Hans von Zimmern, who signed his name Hans Zimmerlin, of Wuerttemberg around 1414. This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Zimmermann research. Another 264 words(19 lines of text) covering the years 1550, 1672, 1685, 1730, 1766, and 1778 are included under the topic Early Zimmermann History in all our PDF Extended History products. Another 28 words(2 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Zimmermann Notables in all our PDF Extended History products. Much of German history has been shaped by the state of Prussia. It was an enduring military power until after the Second World War. At that time, the state was abolished altogether and its land divided between the Soviet Union, Poland, East Germany and West Germany. While some Prussians were content to remain in those countries, others moved away, many of them migrating to North America. They entered the United States mostly through Philadelphia, moving on to Ohio, Texas, Illinois, California, New York, and Maryland. Others went to Canada, settling on the prairies and in the province of Ontario. Among those of this surname listed in various historical records were: Zimmermann Settlers in the United States in the 18th Century
Zimmermann Settlers in the United States in the 19th Century
The Zimmermann Family Crest was acquired from the Houseofnames.com archives. The Zimmermann Family Crest was drawn according to heraldic standards based on published blazons. We generally include the oldest published family crest once associated with each surname. This page was last modified on 11 March 2012 at 22:16. ©2000-2012 Swyrich Corporation. See Terms of Use for details. houseofnames.com is an internet property owned by Swyrich Corporation. Tools
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