Glasse History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsThe Glasse name comes from the Middle High German "glas," meaning "glass," and as such was an occupational name for a glass blower or glazier. Early Origins of the Glasse familyThe surname Glasse was first found in Prussia, where bearers of the name Glasse held a family seat. Early History of the Glasse familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Glasse research. Another 127 words (9 lines of text) covering the years 1615, 1629, 1663, 1670, 1675, 1776 and 1788 are included under the topic Early Glasse History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Glasse 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 Glasse include Glaeser, Glasser, Glaesser, Glazer, Glasse and many more. Early Notables of the Glasse familyNotable figures of the time with the name Glasse were Christopher Glaser (1615-c.1670), Swiss pharmaceutical chemist and author, best known for his reference Traité de la chymie (Paris, 1663), which went through ten editions...
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: Glasse Settlers in United States in the 17th Century
Glasse Settlers in United States in the 18th Century
Emigration to New Zealand followed in the footsteps of the European explorers, such as Captain Cook (1769-70): first came sealers, whalers, missionaries, and traders. By 1838, the British New Zealand Company had begun buying land from the Maori tribes, and selling it to settlers, and, after the Treaty of Waitangi in 1840, many British families set out on the arduous six month journey from Britain to Aotearoa to start a new life. Early immigrants include: Glasse Settlers in New Zealand in the 19th Century
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