Pleumann History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsThe roots of the distinguished German surname Pleumann lie with the Middle High German word "pfluoc," meaning "plow;" and as such, it was thought to have originally been an occupational name for a plowman. Early Origins of the Pleumann familyThe surname Pleumann was first found in Bavaria, where the name Pfluger 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 Pleumann familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Pleumann research. Another 97 words (7 lines of text) covering the years 1450, 1506, 1553, 1559, 1611, 1797 and 1846 are included under the topic Early Pleumann History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Pleumann Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Pfluger, Pflugger, Pffluger, Pfluggers, Pflugers, Pflugeres, Pfflugers, Pflugerr, Pfluggerr, Fluger, Pluger, Pleuger, Pleumann, Plemmons, Pflueger and many more. Early Notables of the Pleumann familyProminent among members of the name Pleumann in this period include Conrad or Konrad Pflüger (c.1450-c.1506), one of the leading architects and master builders of the... Migration of the Pleumann familySome of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Hans Pfluger, who immigrated to Georgia in 1752; Georg Friederich Pfluger, who settled in Pennsylvania in 1753; Simon Pfluger, a Hessian mercenary who settled in North America after fighting in the Revolutionary War, Henry Pfluger, who came to New Orleans in 1845.
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