The surname Leistner was first found in Bavaria, where the name was anciently associated with the tribal conflicts of the area. They declared allegiances to many nobles and princes of early history, lending their influence in struggles for power and status within the region. They branched into many houses, and their contributions were sought by many leaders in their search for power.
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Early History of the Leistner family
This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Leistner research. Another 74 words (5 lines of text) covering the year 1740 is included under the topic Early Leistner History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
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Leistner Spelling Variations
Spelling variations of this family name include: Listner, Leistner, Leist, Liestner and others.
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Early Notables of the Leistner family
Prominent among members of the name Leistner in this period include
the Leistner family of Bavaria
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Leistner migration to the United States
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Some of the first settlers of this family name were:
Leistner Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
Hans Leistner, who settled in New York in 1848
John Leistner, who settled in Baltimore in 1848
Johann Leistner, who arrived in New York, NY in 1852
Peter Leistner, who settled in Philadelphia in 1860
George Leistner, who arrived in Indiana sometime between 1860 and 1863
Leistner Settlers in United States in the 20th Century
Max Leistner, who settled in Illinois in 1900
Contemporary Notables of the name Leistner (post 1700)
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Ken Leistner, American strength training writer, personal trainer, NFL strength consultant, and chiropractor
Claudia Leistner (b. 1965), German world champion figure skater
Historic Events for the Leistner family
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Bismarck
Willi Leistner (1921-1941), German Matrosengefreiter who served aboard the German Battleship Bismarck during World War II when it was sunk heading to France; he died in the sinking 1
Leistner migration to the United States 
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