Westerburgh History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsThe surname Westerburgh is a compound name created from the Middle High German words "west" meaning "west" and "burg" which means "hill." Early Origins of the Westerburgh familyThe surname Westerburgh was first found in Austria, where the name Westerburgh was closely identified in early mediaeval times with the feudal society of Europe. 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 Westerburgh familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Westerburgh research. Another 65 words (5 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Westerburgh History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Westerburgh Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Westerburg, Westerberg, Westerburger, Westerberger, Westerburgh, Westerburgher, Wester, Westeburg, Westeberg, Westberg and many more. Early Notables of the Westerburgh familyMore information is included under the topic Early Westerburgh Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Migration of the Westerburgh familySome of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Anna Hohanna Westerber, age 17; who arrived in America in 1839; Hohan Theodor Westerberg, age 27; who came with his wife Anna Hoegstrom Westerberg to New York city in 1848.
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