Wengert History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

Origins Available:
Germany

Early Origins of the Wengert family

The surname Wengert was first found in Bavaria, where the name Wengert was anciently associated with the tribal conflicts of the area. They declared allegiances to many nobles and princes of early history, lending their influence in struggles for power and status within the region. They branched into many houses, and their contributions were sought by many leaders in their search for power.

Early History of the Wengert family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Wengert research. Another 100 words (7 lines of text) covering the year 1788 is included under the topic Early Wengert History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Wengert Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Wenger, Wengert, Wengar, Wengier, Wengerik, Weanger and many more.

Early Notables of the Wengert family

Prominent among members of the name Wengert in this period include

the Wengert family of Bavaria

Wengert migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Wengert Settlers in United States in the 18th Century

Catharina Wengert, who arrived in Pennsylvania in 1743 1
Isaac Wengert, who landed in Pennsylvania in 1751 1

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)