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![Show Contents]() Spengeler History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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 Germany
Bavaria, one of the oldest and largest of the German states, is the birthplace of the Spengeler family. After the 12th century, hereditary surnames were adopted according to fairly general rules. Names derived from occupations were particularly common in this region. Spengeler is an occupational surname for metal worker having derived from the German word spange, meaning a clasp or buckle of the sort such a craftsman might have designed. Early Origins of the Spengeler familyThe surname Spengeler was first found in Bavaria, where the name spread to the north and gained a significant reputation for its contribution to the emerging mediaeval society. It later became more prominent as many branches of the same house acquired distant estates and branches, some in foreign countries such as Holland, always elevating their social status by their great contributions to society. Early History of the Spengeler familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Spengeler research. Another 155 words (11 lines of text) covering the years 1484, 1528, 1540, 1550, 1604, 1678, 1686, 1719 and 1734 are included under the topic Early Spengeler History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Spengeler 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 Spengeler include Spengler, Spengel, Spengele, Spengeler, Spenger (Munich), Spaengler, Spaengel, Spangeler, Spangler and many more. Early Notables of the Spengeler familyMore information is included under the topic Early Spengeler Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
 Spengeler migration to the United States | + |
European migration to North America began in the mid-17th century and continued unabated until the mid-20th. Many Bavarians made the long trip to escape poverty or persecution based on their religious beliefs. The chance for tenant farmers to own their own land was also a major drawing card. They settled all across the United States in Pennsylvania, Texas, New York, Illinois, and California. Many came to Canada also, settling in Ontario and the prairie provinces. Analysis of immigration records has shown some of the first Spengelers to arrive in North America, and among them were:
Spengeler Settlers in United States in the 18th Century- Frederick Spengeler, who settled in America in 1709 at the age of 53 with his wife and two sons
- Fredrig Spengeler, who arrived in New York in 1709 1
- Johan Frans Spengeler, who landed in New York in 1709 1
- 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)
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Spengeler migration to the United States 
