Zeltnerin History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Germany

Bavaria, Germany is the ancestral home of the Zeltnerin family. The Germans began using hereditary surnames in the 12th century. Zeltnerin is an occupational name, which was derived from the kind of work done by the original bearer. It is a name for a baker. The surname Zeltnerin is derived from the German word "zelte," which means "flat cake." The name is also an occupational name for a tent maker, derived from the German word "zelt" meaning "tent." Furthermore, there are numerous places named Zelte in the German states.

Early Origins of the Zeltnerin family

The surname Zeltnerin was first found in Nuremberg, where the name Zeltner contributed greatly to the development of an emerging nation which would later play a large role in the tribal and national conflicts of the area. In later years the name branched into many houses, each becoming involved in the local social and political affairs.

Early History of the Zeltnerin family

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Zeltnerin Spelling Variations

In the medieval era, many different cultural groups lived in the German states. There are thus many regional variations of German surnames from that era. Westphalians spoke Low German, which is similar to modern Dutch. Many German names carry suffixes that identify where they came from. Others have phrases attached that identify something about the original bearer. Other variations in German names resulted from the fact that medieval scribes worked without the aid of any spelling rules. The spelling variations of the name Zeltnerin include Zeltner, Zeltener, Zelter, Zeltmer, Zeltiner, Zeltnerin, Zelltner, Zeltinger and many more.

Early Notables of the Zeltnerin family

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Zeltnerin migration to the United States +

Between the mid-17th and mid-20th centuries, German settlers arrived in North America by the thousands. Persecution based on religion and poverty were great motivators in this large-scale migration. So too was the opportunity for tenant farmers to own their own land. Ample land and opportunity awaited the settlers who went to such states as Pennsylvania, Texas, New York, Illinois, and California, as well as Ontario and the prairie provinces of Canada. Research into the origins of individual families in North America revealed records of the immigration of a number of people bearing the name Zeltnerin or a variant listed above:

Zeltnerin Settlers in United States in the 18th Century

Urzula Zeltnerin, who immigrated to America in 1709