Gelmer History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

Origins Available:
Belgium
Germany

The Gelmer surname is thought to derive from the Middle High German word "gamd," meaning "gaiety," or "merriment."

Early Origins of the Gelmer family

The surname Gelmer was first found in Bavaria, where the name Gamerler was anciently associated with the tribal conflicts of the area. They declared allegiances to many nobles and princes of early history, lending their influence in struggles for power and status within the region. They branched into many houses, and their contributions were sought by many leaders in their search for power.

Early History of the Gelmer family

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Gelmer Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Gamerler, Gammerler, Gämerler, Gammel, Gamler, Gemerler, Gemler, Gelmer, Gomerle, Gommler and many more.

Early Notables of the Gelmer family

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Gelmer migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Gelmer Settlers in United States in the 18th Century

Adam Gelmer, who landed in Pennsylvania in 1752 1

Citations +

Filby, P. William, Meyer, Mary K., Passenger and immigration lists index : a guide to published arrival records of about 500,000 passengers who came to the United States and Canada in the seventeenth, eighteenth, and nineteenth centuries. 1982-1985 Cumulated Supplements in Four Volumes Detroit, Mich. : Gale Research Co., 1985, Print (ISBN 0-8103-1795-8)