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Early Origins of the Menzer family

The surname Menzer was first found in Bavaria, where this ancient family name trace their origin back to the twelfth century. 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 Menzer family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Menzer research. Another 193 words (14 lines of text) covering the years 1498, 1527, 1721, 1750, 1782 and 1844 are included under the topic Early Menzer History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Menzer Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Mentzer, Menzer, Menziner, Mintzer, Mintz, Menz, Minz, Mentze, Mensch and many more.

Early Notables of the Menzer family

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United States Menzer migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Menzer Settlers in United States in the 18th Century
  • Hance George Menzer, who arrived in Philadelphia in 1737
Menzer Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
  • Johannes Menzer, who arrived in America in 1836
  • Johannes Menzer, who landed in North America in 1836 1
  • M Menzer, aged 22, who arrived in New York in 1854 1
  • Rose Menzer, aged 34, who landed in New York in 1854 1
  • Walburga Menzer, who arrived in New York in 1854 1

Canada Menzer migration to Canada +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Menzer Settlers in Canada in the 18th Century
  • Josef Menzer, who settled in Quebec in 1777


  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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