Gudz History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Germany

Early Origins of the Gudz family

The surname Gudz was first found in Franconia, later Hessen, where this family name became a prominent contributor to the development of the district from ancient times. The family descends from Franconian German Knights who expanded their territories eastwards, eventually acquiring estates in Brandenburg such as Zehlendorf and Zuehlendorf. Always prominent in social affairs, the name became an integral part of that turbulent region as it emerged to form alliances with other families within the Feudal System and the nation.

Early History of the Gudz family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Gudz research. Another 159 words (11 lines of text) covering the years 1480, 1562, 1591, 1633, 1635, 1662, 1717, 1721, 1722, 1781 and 1786 are included under the topic Early Gudz History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Gudz Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Goetz, Gotz, Goets, Goeze, Goetze, Goetzen, Goetse, Gotze, Gotse and many more.

Early Notables of the Gudz family

Goetz von Berlichingen (Wuerttemburg, 1480-1562), a soldier and knight who owned castles across Wuerttemburg and Franconia and struggled with the Emperor and Bishop of Bamberg for power. His autobiography inspired Goethe to write the famous play that bears the...
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Gudz migration to the United States +

Gudz Settlers in United States in the 20th Century

Stanislaus Gudz, aged 36, originally from Gastanszowice, who arrived in New York in 1900 aboard the ship "Lahn" from Bremen, Germany 1
Anna Gudz, aged 21, originally from Pdoschie, Poland, who arrived in New York in 1920 aboard the ship "Zeeland" from Antwerp, Belgium 1

Sources +

Ellis Island Search retrieved 15th November 2022. Retrieved from https://heritage.statueofliberty.org/passenger-result