Weisse History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Germany

Early Origins of the Weisse family

The surname Weisse was first found in Saxony, where the name was closely identified in early mediaeval times with the feudal society which would become prominent throughout European history. The name would later emerge as a noble family with great influence, having many distinguished branches, and become noted for its involvement in social, economic and political affairs.

Early History of the Weisse family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Weisse research. Another 137 words (10 lines of text) covering the years 1598, 1611, 1686, 1706, 1750, 1836 and 1853 are included under the topic Early Weisse History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Weisse Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Weiss, Weisse, Weisser (Silesia) and many more.

Early Notables of the Weisse family

Prominent bearers of the family name Weisse at this time were Johann Christian Weiss of Langensalza, who was ennobled in 1836 by the Duke of Saxon-Meining for his...
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Weisse migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Weisse Settlers in United States in the 18th Century

Johann Weisse, who landed in America in 1783 1

Weisse Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

Gustave Francisque Weisse, who arrived in New York, NY in 1828 1
Johanna Weisse, who arrived in Texas in 1846 1
G F Weisse, aged 45, who landed in New York, NY in 1851 1
Louis Weisse, who landed in Arkansas in 1888 1

Contemporary Notables of the name Weisse (post 1700) +

Charles Herman Weisse (1866-1919), American Democratic Party politician, U.S. Representative from Wisconsin 6th District, 1903-11; Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Wisconsin, 1904, 1916 2

Citations +

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)
The Political Graveyard: Alphabetical Name Index. (Retrieved 2016, January 25) . Retrieved from http://politicalgraveyard.com/alpha/index.html