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The surname Gehringen was first found in Saxony-Weimar, 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.
This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Gehringen research. Another 82 words (6 lines of text) covering the years 1444, 1510 and 1835 are included under the topic Early Gehringen History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
Spelling variations of this family name include: Gehring, Gering, Gehrig, Gehring, Gehringer, Gering and many more.
Another 34 words (2 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Gehringen Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Jacob Gehring, 44, who came with his wife and seven children to New York city in 1874; Joachim Gehrig, who came to Philadelphia in 1750; and Johann Georg Gehringer, who arrived in Philadelphia in 1751..