Waycaster History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsThe distinguished surname Waycaster is German in origin. It literally means "roll-eater," and was probably first bestowed as a derisive nickname on a baker. Early Origins of the Waycaster familyThe surname Waycaster was first found in the South German regions of Bavaria and Swabia, where the name is thought to have emerged. The earliest known bearer of the name was Wecko von Blazheim, who was recorded in 1288. Early History of the Waycaster familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Waycaster research. Another 74 words (5 lines of text) covering the years 1288, 1383, 1821 and 1899 are included under the topic Early Waycaster History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Waycaster Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Weckesser, Waycaster and others. Early Notables of the Waycaster familyMore information is included under the topic Early Waycaster Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Migration of the Waycaster familySome of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Hans Michael Weckesser, who settled in Philadelphia in 1747; as did Johann Anderas Weckesser in 1749; Marie Weckesser, who emigrated from Saxony to America in 1854.
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