| ![Show Contents]() Glaesser History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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Germany
Etymology of GlaesserWhat does the name Glaesser mean? The Glaesser name comes from the Middle High German word "glas," meaning "glass," and as such was an occupational name for a glass blower or glazier. Early Origins of the Glaesser familyThe surname Glaesser was first found in Prussia, where they held a family seat. Early History of the Glaesser familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Glaesser research. Another 127 words (9 lines of text) covering the years 1615, 1678, 1776, 1788, 1831 and 1871 are included under the topic Early Glaesser History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Glaesser Spelling VariationsIn the medieval era, many different cultural groups lived in the German states. There are thus many regional variations of German surnames from that era. Westphalians spoke Low German, which is similar to modern Dutch. Many German names carry suffixes that identify where they came from. Others have phrases attached that identify something about the original bearer. Other variations in German names resulted from the fact that medieval scribes worked without the aid of any spelling rules. The spelling variations of the name Glaesser include Glaeser, Glasser, Glaesser, Glazer, Glasse and many more. Early Notables of the Glaesser familyAnother 33 words (2 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Glaesser Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
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Prussia played an extremely influential role in shaping modern German history. It remained a part of Germany until after the Second World War. Prussia was divided among the Soviet Union, Poland, East Germany and West Germany. Many Prussians became residents of these new countries after the War, and many migrated to other parts of Germany or Europe, as well as to North America. In the United States, the majority of settlers landed in Philadelphia, and moved on to Ohio, Texas, Illinois, California, New York, and Maryland. Many German settlers also migrated to Canada, particularly to Ontario and the Prairies. Amongst the settlers in North America with this distinguished name Glaesser were
Glaesser Settlers in United States in the 19th Century- Jacob Glaesser, who arrived in St Clair County, Illinois in 1874 1
- Peter Glaesser, who landed in St Clair County, Illinois in 1874 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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