Fresenius History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Germany

The surname Fresenius is name that may have a few different sources. In some instances it is derived from the name of the region of Friesland, and would refer to someone who came from that region. Friesland is located on the coast of the North Sea, and stretches from the Netherlands in the east to Denmark in the north. In the Swabian-Swiss dialects, the word "friesen" means "to dig ditches," and the name may have derived from the occupation of its original bearer.

Early Origins of the Fresenius family

The surname Fresenius was first found in Switzerland, where the name was an integral part of the feudal society which would shape modern European history. Many prominent branches of the family would strive to make this name renowned as they contributed to the social, economic and political affairs of the region.

Early History of the Fresenius family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Fresenius research. Another 409 words (29 lines of text) covering the years 1409, 1578, 1592, 1653, 1702, 1703, 1705, 1752, 1757, 1763, 1783, 1785 and 1825 are included under the topic Early Fresenius History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Fresenius Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Friesen, Fries, Friese, Freese, Frees, Freesen, Frehse, Frese, Fresen, Fresenius (Latin), Frieser, Friess, Friesse and many more.

Early Notables of the Fresenius family

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Fresenius migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Fresenius Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

Miss Marga Fresenius, aged 19, who settled in America, in 1892
Elise Fresenius, aged 59, who landed in America, in 1894
Gretchen Fresenius, aged 19, who immigrated to the United States, in 1894

Contemporary Notables of the name Fresenius (post 1700) +

Georg Fresenius (1808-1866), German botanist
Carl Remigius Fresenius (1818-1897), German chemist