Leistner History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Germany

Early Origins of the Leistner family

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.

Early History of the Leistner family

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Leistner Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Listner, Leistner, Leist, Liestner and others.

Early Notables of the Leistner family

the Leistner family of Bavaria

Leistner migration to the United States +

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
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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) +

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 +

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

Sources +

Bismarck & Tirpitz Class - Crew List Bismarck. (Retrieved 2018, February 06). Retrieved from https://www.bismarck-class.dk/bismarck/crew/bismarck_crew.html#crew_details