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Early Origins of the Waserman family

The surname Waserman was first found in Silesia, where the name emerged in mediaeval times as one of the notable families of the region. From the 13th century the surname was identified with the great social and economic evolution which made these territories a landmark contributor to the development of the nation. Chronicles first mention Heincze Wasserman of Liegnitz, Silesia in 1372, Procop Basserman (Wasserman) of Prague, Bohemia in 1377, and Heinel der Wasserman of Eger in Bohemia in 1396.

Early History of the Waserman family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Waserman research. Another 149 words (11 lines of text) covering the years 1429, 1653, 1725 and 1754 are included under the topic Early Waserman History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Waserman Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Wassermann, Wasserman, Wasermann, Waserman, Bassermann (Bavaria), Basserman (Bavaria), Basermann (Bavaria), Baserman (Bavaria) and many more.

Early Notables of the Waserman family

Notables of the period with the surname Waserman were

• Georgius Baserman (Waserman), a prominent nobleman of Goerz who was perhaps the founder of the oldest and most prominent noble families bearing the name Wasserman

Migration of the Waserman family

Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Matthias Wassermann, who arrived in Philadelphia in 1754.

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