Esselborn History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Germany

Early Origins of the Esselborn family

The surname Esselborn was first found in Hessen, where the name was closely identified in the early period of history with the feudal society which would become prominent throughout Europe. The name would later emerge as an influential noble family, having many distinguished branches, and well known for its involvement in social, economic and political affairs.

Early History of the Esselborn family

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Esselborn Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Esselborn, Esselen, Essellen, Eselsburg and others.

Early Notables of the Esselborn family

the Esselborn family of Hessen

Esselborn 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:

Esselborn Settlers in New Zealand in the 19th Century

Miss Gertrude Esselborn, (b. 1845), aged 18, German domestic servant, from Germany travelling from London aboard the ship "Sebastopol" arriving in Lyttelton, Christchurch, South Island, New Zealand on 21st May 1863 1
Miss Maria Esselborn, (b. 1848), aged 22, British settler travelling from London aboard the ship "Zealandia" arriving in Lyttelton, Christchurch, South Island, New Zealand on 23rd December 1870 1

Sources +

New Zealand Yesteryears Passenger Lists 1800 to 1900 (Retrieved 26th March 2019). Retrieved from http://www.yesteryears.co.nz/shipping/passlist.html