The Peyzer surname was an occupational name for an official in charge of weights and measures, from the French word "peiser," to weigh.
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Early Origins of the Peyzer family
The surname Peyzer was first found in Galicia which lies in southern Poland on the northern slopes of the Carpathians. It was overrun by Monguls in 1223. The region is composed of Polish and Ukrainian natives, the latter being to the east. The Ruthenian nobles adopted the Catholic faith and the Polish tongue. The surname became noted for its many branches in the region, each house acquiring a status and influence which was envied by the princes of the region. In their later history the name became a power unto themselves and were elevated to the ranks of nobility as they grew into this most influential family.
Early History of the Peyzer family
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Peyzer Spelling Variations
Spelling variations of this family name include: Pitzer, Petz, Petzinger, Pitter, Pazer, Pazzi and many more.
Early Notables of the Peyzer family
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Migration of the Peyzer family
Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Jakob Pitzer, who was on record in Pennsylvania in 1778; A. Margaret Pitzer, who arrived in New York city in 1859; and Charles Pitzer, who was naturalized in Philadelphia in 1875..
