The German state of Prussia, which reached the zenith of its power in the late 19th century, is the glorious birthplace of the distinguished surname Wasmuth. In the medieval era, after the fall of the Roman Empire, the German lands were inhabited by a variety of Barbarian tribes. The borders of the Barbarian kingdoms changed frequently, but the region that became known in Prussia was roughly divided between the areas of Brandenburg-Prussia, West Prussia, and East Prussia. The colorful history of Brandenburg-Prussia, which is essentially the birthplace of modern Germany, provides a glimpse at the oldest origins of the Wasmuth family.
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Early Origins of the Wasmuth family
The surname Wasmuth was first found in the regions of northern Germany, where the name could be considered to make a great early contribution to the feudal society of Europe. The name Wachsmann became prominent in local affairs and branched into many houses which played important roles in the tribal and national conflicts, each group seeking power and status in an ever changing territorial profile. Chronicles first mention Heinrich Wachsmut of Mergthal in 1311. The wandering minstrels Wachsmout von Kuenzich and Wahsmuot von Muelnhusen became renowned in the same period. Another famous bearer of this name was the character Wahsmuot in the "Dietrich Saga," who was the brother of Wolfdietrich.
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Early History of the Wasmuth family
This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Wasmuth research. Another 114 words (8 lines of text) covering the years 1715, 1730, 1735, 1816 and 1836 are included under the topic Early Wasmuth History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
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Wasmuth Spelling Variations
Spelling variations of this family name include: Wachsmuth, Wassmuth, Wasmuth, Waxmann, Waxman and many more.
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Early Notables of the Wasmuth family
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Migration of the Wasmuth family
Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Frederick Wachsmuth, who came to Philadelphia in 1844; Vincent Wachsmuth came to the same city in 1828.
Contemporary Notables of the name Wasmuth (post 1700)
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Edmund M. Wasmuth, American Republican politician, Alternate Delegate to Republican National Convention from Indiana, 1904 1
E. M. Wasmuth, American Republican politician, Delegate to Republican National Convention from Indiana, 1940 1
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