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Early Origins of the Weger family

The surname Weger was first found in Austria, where the name Weglarz 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 Weger family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Weger research. Another 84 words (6 lines of text) covering the year 1495 is included under the topic Early Weger History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Weger Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Weglarz, Vegler, Wegeler, Wegler, Weglers, Wegelers, Veglers, Veglerz and many more.

Early Notables of the Weger family

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United States Weger migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Weger Settlers in United States in the 18th Century
  • Catharina Netherin Weger, who settled in New York, NY in 1738
  • A. Barb Weger, who arrived in New York in 1753
  • Anna Barbara Weger, who settled in New York in 1753
  • Johann Jacob Weger, who arrived in Pennsylvania in 1753 1
  • Martin Weger, who landed in America in 1780 1
Weger Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
  • Mr. Hein. Weger, German who arrived in Galveston, Texas in 1845 aboard the ship "Harriet"with 4 children
  • Mrs. Weger, German who arrived in Galveston, Texas in 1845 aboard the ship "Harriet"with 4 children
  • A. L. F. Weger, who settled in New York, NY in 1851
  • Frank Weger, who settled in Philadelphia in 1855
  • Albert Gottlieb Weger, who settled in America in 1889

Contemporary Notables of the name Weger (post 1700) +

  • Robert Weger (b. 1952), American professional baseball player
  • Michael Roy Weger (b. 1945), former All American football player
  • Tymon de Weger (b. 1955), Dutch politician
  • Benjamin Weger (b. 1989), Swiss biathlete


  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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