The ancient roots of the Effle family are found in the German state of Bavaria. Effle was a local name, for someone who lived in Bavaria, where they emerged as a prominent family with many influences in the social and cultural life of the area.
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Early Origins of the Effle family
The surname Effle was first found in Bavaria, where in medieval times the name Effner was closely associated with the social and political advances of the regions feudal society. Therefore, the family emerged as a noble family with great influence, and with various distinguished branches in the area.
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Early History of the Effle family
This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Effle research. Another 86 words (6 lines of text) covering the year 1625 is included under the topic Early Effle History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
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Effle Spelling Variations
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 Effle include Effner, Efner, Efnnor, Effener, Efener, Effnen, Effere, Effel, Effle, Aeffner, Aefner, Aefnnor, Aeffener and many more.
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Early Notables of the Effle family
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Migration of the Effle family
German settlers were among the most common to come to North America between the mid-17th and mid-20th centuries. Poverty and religious persecution drove many Bavarians to make this long trek. tenant farmers were also enticed by the prospect of owning land. From east to west, these German immigrants populated the United States, settling in Pennsylvania, Texas, New York, Illinois, and California. Ontario and the prairie provinces of Canada also provided homes to many. Early settlers bearing the Effle surname or a spelling variation of the name include: Albertine and Magdalene Effner, both of whom arrived in New York City in 1850; and other settlers who traveled to and established themselves along the eastern coast of the United States and Canada during the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries..
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