The name is derived from the Middle German words "morgen" meaning "morning" and "stern" meaning "star." Combined the name means "one who lived at the sign of the morning star."
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Early Origins of the Morgensterner family
The surname Morgensterner was first found in Anhalt, where the name could be considered to have made a great contribution to the feudal society which became the backbone of modern Europe. The family became prominent in local affairs and branched into many houses which played important roles in the tribal and national conflicts, in which each group sought power and status in an ever changing territorial profile. The name is derived from the Middle German words "morgen" meaning "morning" and "stern" meaning "star." Combined the name means "one who lived at the sign of the morning star."
Early History of the Morgensterner family
This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Morgensterner research. Another 164 words (12 lines of text) covering the years 1768, 1789, 1836, 1871 and 1914 are included under the topic Early Morgensterner History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
Morgensterner Spelling Variations
One can encounter great variation in the spelling of surnames: in early times, spelling in general, and thus the spelling of names was not yet standardized; and later, spellings would change with branching and movement of families. Variations of the name Morgensterner include Morgenstern, Morgensterner and others.
Early Notables of the Morgensterner family
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Migration of the Morgensterner family
The state of Prussia was a great influence on the shape of modern Germany. After the Second World War, Prussia's land was divided among the Soviet Union, Poland, East Germany and West Germany and the state was abolished. Some Prussians remained in those countries after the war, while many others migrated to North America in search of a new start. Philadelphia was their primary point of entry to the United States, after which many of them moved on to Ohio, Texas, Illinois, California, New York, and Maryland. A large number of Prussians also migrated to Ontario and the prairie provinces as United Empire Loyalists. Analysis of immigration records has shown some of the first Morgensterners to arrive in North America, and among them were: Calrl Friedrich (Captain) Morgenstern, a German mercenary, who was on record in Quebec in 1776; Johannes Morgenstern, who came to Philadelphia in 1728. Johann Engelbert Morgenstern came to Philadelphia in 1749.
