Worthore History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsThe German surname Worthore was derived from the Low German word "werth," denoting an inkeeper or landlord. Early Origins of the Worthore familyThe surname Worthore was first found in Thuringia, where the family was known for its contributions to the prosperity and culture of the emerging feudal society. The family branched into numerous houses, many of which acquired estates and manors throughout the surrounding regions. Early History of the Worthore familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Worthore research. Another 109 words (8 lines of text) covering the years 1460, 1519, 1520, 1665, 1702, 1728, 1730, 1772, 1791, 1806 and 1859 are included under the topic Early Worthore History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Worthore Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Werthen, Werthern, Wurthern, Woerthern, Worthen, Worthern, Warthern, Werther, Werthenberg, Worther, Werther, Werten and many more. Early Notables of the Worthore familyNotable members of the surname Worthore in this period were Wigand Wirt (1460-1519), a German theologian best known for his polemic writings attacking the Catholic doctrine of the immaculate conception; Philipp August von Werther (circa 1730-1791)... Migration of the Worthore familySome of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Christian Werther, a mercenary from Anhalt-Zerbst, Germany, who served with the British forces during the American Revolution, and came to Quebec in 1778.
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