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![Show Contents]() Zwaenzigel History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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The history of the Zwaenzigel family name begins in Bavaria, Germany. Zwaenzigel is a nickname surname, a class of German names derived from eke-names, or added names, that described people by a personal characteristic or other attribute. Zwaenzigel is a name for a graceful person. The name Zwaenzigel is derived from the German word zwanen, which means a swan. There are also numerous places of this name in Germany because the swan symbolizes poetry, which was particularly popular during the Middle Ages. Early Origins of the Zwaenzigel familyThe surname Zwaenzigel was first found in Bavaria, where the name Zwanziger was closely identified in early mediaeval times with the feudal society that would eventually shape the course of European history. 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 Zwaenzigel familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Zwaenzigel research. Another 82 words (6 lines of text) covering the year 1784 is included under the topic Early Zwaenzigel History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Zwaenzigel Spelling VariationsOne can encounter great variation in the spelling of surnames: in early times, spelling in general, and thus the spelling of names was not yet standardized; and later, spellings would change with branching and movement of families. Variations of the name Zwaenzigel include Zwanziger, Zwansiger, Zwanzger, Zwenziger, Zwenzger, Zwaenziger, Zwaenzger, Zwansigen, Zwanzigel, Zwanzigele, Zwenzigen, Zwenzigel, Zwenzigele, Zwaenzigen, Zwaenzigel and many more. Early Notables of the Zwaenzigel familyMore information is included under the topic Early Zwaenzigel Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Migration of the Zwaenzigel familyThe great European flow of migration to North America, which began in the middle of the 17th century and continued into the 20th century, was particularly attractive to those from Bavaria who wished to escape either poverty or religious persecution. For many Bavarian tenant farmers, the chance to own their own land was a major incentive. So the widespread colonization of the United States began in 1650, when many immigrants from Germany settled in pockets in Pennsylvania, Texas, New York, Illinois, and California. In Canada, German settlement centered in Ontario and the prairie provinces. Among those of this surname listed in various historical records were: Andreas Zwanzger, who arrived in Philadelphia in 1754; Georg Zwanziger came to America in 1783.; other settlers who established themselves along the eastern seaboard of the United States and in Canada during the 18th and 19th centuries..
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