Haer History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Germany

Early Origins of the Haer family

The surname Haer was first found in Germany, where the name Haar came from humble beginnings but gained a significant reputation for its contribution to the emerging mediaeval society. It later became more prominent as numerous branches of the same house acquired distant estates, some of which were located in other countries. Through the acquisition of these estates as well as their important contributions to society, the family successfully elevated their social status.

Early History of the Haer family

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Haer Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Haar, Haaren, Har, Hare, Haren, Hares and others.

Early Notables of the Haer family

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Haer migration to the United States +

Haer Settlers in United States in the 18th Century

Willhelin Haer, aged 54, who landed in Pennsylvania in 1734 1

Haer Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

John Gottlieb Haer, who arrived in Allegany (Allegheny) County, Pennsylvania in 1837 1
Anna Maria Haer, who settled in New York, NY in 1849
Allegunde Haer, who arrived in New York, NY in 1849
Christian Haer, who settled in New York in 1893

Sources +

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)