| ![Show Contents]() Falkenstine History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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Etymology of FalkenstineWhat does the name Falkenstine mean? The prestigious family surname Falkenstine originated in the territory that eventually became the German state of Prussia. In the 19th century, this state was virtually unrivalled militarily, and its rapid industrial growth made it a contender for economic superiority in Europe as well. However, in the medieval era, Prussia was fragmented and inhabited by numerous barbarian tribes, who fought amongst themselves for control of the land. The borders of the barbarian kingdoms, which were established after the fall of the Roman Empire, changed repeatedly. The region that came to be known as Prussia was roughly divided between the territories of Brandenburg-Prussia, West Prussia and East Prussia. The Falkenstine family emerged in Brandenburg-Prussia, which is essentially the birthplace of modern Germany. By the 19th century, Brandenburg-Prussia had incorporated East Prussia, West Prussia and many other German territories. Moreover, in the late 19th century, it led the German states in the unification of Germany. Early Origins of the Falkenstine familyThe surname Falkenstine was first found in Brandenburg, where the name was closely identified in early mediaeval times with the feudal society which would become prominent throughout European history. The name emerged as a noble family with great influence, possessing extensive estates such as the castle Neuhaus and Thyrow in the region of Teltow as early as 1359, and became noted for its involvement in social, economic and political affairs. They also held property in Saxony, near the city of Wittenburg, as well as the state Luemzow in the region of Nue-Stettin (Pomerania) in 1583. Early History of the Falkenstine familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Falkenstine research. Another 161 words (12 lines of text) covering the years 1521, 1768, 1786, 1823, 1826, 1827, 1832, 1876 and 1900 are included under the topic Early Falkenstine History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Falkenstine Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Falkenstein, Falkenstine and others. Early Notables of the Falkenstine familyJohann Daniel Falk (1768-1826), who was a Danzig-born author and philanthropist; Adalbert Falk (1827-1900) was Minister of Education under Bismark who also played a role in political struggles...
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Falkenstine Settlers in United States in the 18th Century- Anna Falkenstine, who landed in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in 1746 1
- Filby, P. William, Meyer, Mary K., Passenger and immigration lists index : a guide to published arrival records of about 500,000 passengers who came to the United States and Canada in the seventeenth, eighteenth, and nineteenth centuries. 1982-1985 Cumulated Supplements in Four Volumes Detroit, Mich. : Gale Research Co., 1985, Print (ISBN 0-8103-1795-8)
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