Fewer History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsThe name Fewer derives from the German word "feuer" meaning "fire," and was probably an occupational name for someone who worked with fire such as a smith, a fire lighter, or a person who took care of the heating a household. Early Origins of the Fewer familyThe surname Fewer was first found in Austria, where the family gained a significant reputation for its contributions to the emerging mediaeval society. The name became prominent as many branches of the family founded separate houses and acquired estates in various regions, always elevating their social status by their great contributions to society. Individual bearers of the name first mentioned in ancient chronicles include Pertholt der Feurer in the Sonnenberg monastery around 1350. Early History of the Fewer familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Fewer research. Another 205 words (15 lines of text) covering the years 1297 and 1702 are included under the topic Early Fewer History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Fewer Spelling VariationsOne can encounter great variation in the spelling of surnames: in early times, spelling in general, and thus the spelling of names was not yet standardized; and later, spellings would change with branching and movement of families. Variations of the name Fewer include Feuer, Feuerer, Feirer, Feierle, Feuerre, Fuer, Fewer, Fuere and many more. Early Notables of the Fewer familyMore information is included under the topic Early Fewer Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Fewer RankingIn Newfoundland, Canada, the name Fewer is the 422nd most popular surname with an estimated 111 people with that name. 1
After the First World War, Austria became a republic. The Treaty of Versailles broke up the empire in 1919 and many of the Sudeten Germans were incorporated into the new nation of Czechoslovakia. In the 20th century, many Austrians migrated to other parts of Germany or Europe, as well as to North America. In the United States, the majority of settlers landed in Philadelphia, and moved on to Ohio, Texas, Illinois, California, New York, and Maryland. Many German settlers also migrated to Canada, particularly Ontario and the Prairies. Amongst the settlers in North America with this distinguished name Fewer were Fewer Settlers in United States in the 18th Century
Fewer Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
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