Fizer History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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The Fizer surname comes from the Upper German word "pfister," whic meant "baker."

Early Origins of the Fizer family

The surname Fizer was first found in Bavaria and Saxony, 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 including the branch at Grubnitz.

Important Dates for the Fizer family

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Fizer Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Pfister, Pister, De Pester, Pester, Pistor, Pistorio and many more.

Early Notables of the Fizer family (pre 1700)

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Migration of the Fizer family

Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Jacob Pfister, who came to Carolina in 1734; Andreas Pfister, who arrived in Pennsylvania in 1751; Beter Pfister, who settled in Philadelphia in 1754.