| ![Show Contents]() Lescher History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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Etymology of LescherWhat does the name Lescher mean? The Lescher surname is thought to have derived from the Slavic word "litsch," which meant "wild;" as such, it may have originally been a nickname for a wild or unruly person. The surname many also have evolved from any of several places, such as Lisch in Holstein; or Lischau in East Prussia. Early Origins of the Lescher familyThe surname Lescher was first found in Austria, where the name became noted for its many branches within the region, each house acquiring a status and influence which was enrolled by the princes of the region. In their later history the family became a power unto themselves and were elevated to the ranks of nobility as they grew into this most influential name. Early History of the Lescher familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Lescher research. Another 133 words (10 lines of text) covering the years 1662, 1701, 1736, 1740, 1749, 1760 and 1780 are included under the topic Early Lescher History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Lescher Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Lischer, Lisch, Lischke, Lischka, Lischeid, Lissek, Lissak, Litsch, Litscher, Litschke, Litschka, Litschko, Lischy, Liske, Lisko, Liskov, Liskow and many more. Early Notables of the Lescher familyChristian Liscow (1701-1760) from Mecklenburg, who was a prominent writer of satires. In 1736 he entered the service of the exiled Duke Karl Leopold of Mecklenburg, 1740 he...
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| Lescher migration to the United States | + |
Lescher Settlers in United States in the 18th Century- Sebastian Lescher, who landed in New York in 1709 1
Lescher Settlers in United States in the 19th Century- Cathrine Lescher, aged 26, who arrived in New York, NY in 1848 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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