Wessinger History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

Origins Available:
Germany

Early Origins of the Wessinger family

The surname Wessinger was first found in Bavaria, where the name 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 Wessinger family

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Wessinger Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Wisinger, Wesinger, Weisenger, Wiesinger and many more.

Early Notables of the Wessinger family

Prominent among members of the name Wessinger in this period include

the Wessinger family of Bavaria

Wessinger migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Wessinger Settlers in United States in the 18th Century

Ludwig Wessinger, who arrived in Philadelphia in 1740
Catherine and Mathias Wessinger, who arrived in South Carolina in 1752 with their three children

Wessinger Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

Mr. Jacob F. Wessinger, aged 31, German who arrived in Galveston, Texas in 1846 aboard the ship "Dyle Soomes"
Mrs. Ann C. F. Wessinger, aged 30, German who arrived in Galveston, Texas in 1846 aboard the ship "Dyle Soomes"
Mr. John Wessinger, aged 5, German who arrived in Galveston, Texas in 1846 aboard the ship "Dyle Soomes"
Miss Wessinger, infant, German who arrived in Galveston, Texas in 1846 aboard the ship "Dyle Soomes"

Contemporary Notables of the name Wessinger (post 1700) +

James Michael Wessinger (b. 1955), American Major League Baseball player