Fuchsen History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Etymology of Fuchsen

What does the name Fuchsen mean?

The ancient roots of the Fuchsen family are found in the German state of Bavaria. The Fuchsen surname, was a local name, for someone who lived in Franconia, where the name was closely identified in early medieval times with the feudal society which would become prominent throughout European history.

Early Origins of the Fuchsen family

The surname Fuchsen was first found in Franconia, where the name was closely identified in early mediaeval times with the feudal society which would become prominent throughout European history. The name is associated with ancient noble families from Tirol and Franconia, mentioned as knights in chronicles dating back to 1190. The Fuchs von Fuchsberg branch of Tyrol, where Ulrich Fuchs possessed a castle of the same name around 1267. The name would later emerge as a noble family with great influence, having many distinguished branches, and become noted for its involvement in social, economic and political affairs.

Early History of the Fuchsen family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Fuchsen research. Another 149 words (11 lines of text) covering the years 1501, 1566, 1622, 1781, 1833 and 1902 are included under the topic Early Fuchsen History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Fuchsen Spelling Variations

One can encounter great variation in the spelling of surnames: in early times, spelling in general, and thus the spelling of names was not yet standardized; and later, spellings would change with branching and movement of families. Variations of the name Fuchsen include Fuchs, Fuchse, Fuchsen, Fuechs and others.

Early Notables of the Fuchsen family

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Fuchsen migration to the United States +

German settlers were among the most common to come to North America between the mid-17th and mid-20th centuries. Poverty and religious persecution drove many Bavarians to make this long trek. tenant farmers were also enticed by the prospect of owning land. From east to west, these German immigrants populated the United States, settling in Pennsylvania, Texas, New York, Illinois, and California. Ontario and the prairie provinces of Canada also provided homes to many. Early settlers bearing the Fuchsen surname or a spelling variation of the name include:

Fuchsen Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

Anna Fuchsen, who arrived in Philadelphia in 1804