Pfluger History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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The roots of the distinguished German surname Pfluger lie with the Middle High German word "pfluoc," meaning "plow;" and as such, it was thought to have originally been an occupational name for a plowman.

Early Origins of the Pfluger family

The surname Pfluger was first found in Bavaria, where the name Pfluger 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.

Early History of the Pfluger family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Pfluger research. Another 97 words (7 lines of text) covering the years 1450, 1506, 1553, 1559, 1611, 1797 and 1846 are included under the topic Early Pfluger History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Pfluger Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Pfluger, Pflugger, Pffluger, Pfluggers, Pflugers, Pflugeres, Pfflugers, Pflugerr, Pfluggerr, Fluger, Pluger, Pleuger, Pleumann, Plemmons, Pflueger and many more.

Early Notables of the Pfluger family

Prominent among members of the name Pfluger in this period include

Erhard Pfluger (d. 1553), a Swiss pastor, Hans Pfluger (b. 1611), a Swiss goldsmith, Ambrosius Pfluger (1797-1846), a prominent German theologian

Pfluger migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Pfluger Settlers in United States in the 18th Century

Ludwig Pfluger, who arrived in Pennsylvania in 1748 1
Hans Pfluger, who immigrated to Georgia in 1752
Georg Friederich Pfluger, who arrived in Pennsylvania in 1753 1

Pfluger Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

Anton Pfluger, who arrived in America in 1842
A. Pfluger, who settled in America in 1842
Henry Pfluger, aged 35, who landed in New Orleans, La in 1845 1
Henry Pfluger, who settled in New Orleans in 1845
Barbara Pfluger, who settled in North America in 1852
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Pfluger migration to Canada +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Pfluger Settlers in Canada in the 19th Century

Christoph Pfluger, who arrived in Québec in 1858

Pfluger migration to New Zealand +

Emigration to New Zealand followed in the footsteps of the European explorers, such as Captain Cook (1769-70): first came sealers, whalers, missionaries, and traders. By 1838, the British New Zealand Company had begun buying land from the Maori tribes, and selling it to settlers, and, after the Treaty of Waitangi in 1840, many British families set out on the arduous six month journey from Britain to Aotearoa to start a new life. Early immigrants include:

Pfluger Settlers in New Zealand in the 19th Century

J. Pfluger, who arrived in Auckland, New Zealand aboard the ship "Dilpussund" in 1877

Contemporary Notables of the name Pfluger (post 1700) +

Walter L. Pfluger, American politician, Prohibition Candidate for New York State Senate 22nd District, 1912 2
L. A. Pfluger, American politician, Candidate for New York State Assembly from Bronx County 6th District, 1917 2
August W. Pfluger, American politician, Prohibition Candidate for New York State Senate 21st District, 1912 2
Niklaus Pfluger (b. 1958), Catholic priest and First Assistant of the Traditional Catholic Society of St. Pius X
Eduard Friedrich Wilhelm Pfluger (1829-1910), German physiologist
Tobias Pfluger (b. 1965), German politician and former Member of the European Parliament
Friedbert Pfluger (b. 1955), German politician of the Christian Democratic Union
Albert Pfluger (b. 1907), professor of mathematics