The surname Foernsler was first found in Belgium, where the name became noted for its many branches in the region, each house acquiring a status and influence which was envied by the princes of the region. The name was first recorded in Brabant, an ancient duchy from 1190 onward. Within the province Brussels and Louvain are the major cities and the smaller Clabecq, Tubize and Wavre towns. Other towns include Vilvorde, Tirlemont and Hal. In their later history the surname became a power unto themselves and were elevated to the ranks of nobility as they grew into a most influential family.
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Early History of the Foernsler family
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Foernsler Spelling Variations
Spelling variations of this family name include: Foernsler, Vorselaer, Fehrsen, Fersen, Feurlein, Feurstein and many more.
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Early Notables of the Foernsler family
The surname was distinguished by many in this era including
the Foernsler family of Brabant
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Foernsler migration to the United States
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Some of the first settlers of this family name were:
Foernsler Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
Friedrich Foernsler, who settled in Pennsylvania in 1866
Foernsler migration to the United States 
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