Putzer History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Germany
Poland

The Putzer surname was an occupational name for an official in charge of weights and measures, from the French word "peiser," to weigh.

Early Origins of the Putzer family

The surname Putzer was first found in Galicia which lies in southern Poland on the northern slopes of the Carpathians. It was overrun by Monguls in 1223. The region is composed of Polish and Ukrainian natives, the latter being to the east. The Ruthenian nobles adopted the Catholic faith and the Polish tongue. The surname 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. In their later history the name became a power unto themselves and were elevated to the ranks of nobility as they grew into this most influential family.

Early History of the Putzer family

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Putzer Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Pitzer, Petz, Petzinger, Pitter, Pazer, Pazzi and many more.

Early Notables of the Putzer family

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Putzer migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Putzer Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

Friedrich Traugott Putzer, his wife and four children, who arrived in Missouri sometime between 1839 and 1841

Contemporary Notables of the name Putzer (post 1700) +

Joseph Putzer (1836-1904), American (Austrian born), theologian and canonist
Karen Putzer (b. 1978), Italian alpine skier, who won a bronze medal at the 2002 Winter Olympics