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Early Origins of the Weltzer family

The surname Weltzer was first found in Holland, where the name 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. The name was first recorded in South Holland, a province of Holland, the most crowded province of the Netherlands. The principal cities are Rotterdam, Leyden and Shiedam. Noted is the famed castle of Teilengen where Jacqueline of Bavaria is buried. In their later history the surname 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 Weltzer family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Weltzer research. Another 104 words (7 lines of text) covering the years 1522, 1567, 1651 and 1719 are included under the topic Early Weltzer History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Weltzer Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Velserman, Velsern, Velser, Welser, Weltzer, Walser, Felser and many more.

Early Notables of the Weltzer family

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United States Weltzer migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Weltzer Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
  • G. Weltzer, who arrived in Panama sometime between 1849 and 1851
  • Reine Weltzer, who settled in America in 1865
  • Jean Baptiste Weltzer, who settled in America in 1865
  • M. Weltzer, who arrived in Baltimore in 1890
  • Otto Weltzer, who settled in Baltimore in 1890


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