Saeltzer History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Etymology of Saeltzer

What does the name Saeltzer mean?

During the Middle Ages, the surname of Saeltzer was used in Germany. While the patronymic and metronymic surnames, which are derived from the name of the father and mother respectively, are the most common form of a hereditary surname in Germany, occupational surnames also emerged during the late Middle Ages. Many people, such as the Saeltzer family, adopted the name of their occupation as their surname. However, an occupational name did not become a hereditary surname until the office or type of employment became hereditary. The surname Saeltzer was an occupational name for a person who sold or extracted salt. A variety of similar German surnames are derived from the Old German word "salt," meaning "salt."

Early Origins of the Saeltzer family

The surname Saeltzer was first found in the ancient province of Thuringia, where the name was closely identified in early mediaeval times with the feudal society which would become prominent throughout European history. The name would later emerge as a noble family with great influence, having many distinguished branches, and become noted for its involvement in social, economic and political affairs.

Early History of the Saeltzer family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Saeltzer research. Another 90 words (6 lines of text) covering the years 1716 and 1845 are included under the topic Early Saeltzer History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Saeltzer Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Selzer, Seltzer, Saelzer, Saeltzer, Saltzer and others.

Early Notables of the Saeltzer family

Johann Edmund Selzer von Herbissheim, who was a lieutenant general in the Austrian army and was knighted in 1716 for his outstanding service. One prominent member of the Thuringian line became a high...
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Saeltzer migration to the United States +

Saeltzer Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

Alex Saeltzer, who landed in North America in 1832-1849 1
Eduard Saeltzer, who arrived in North America in 1832-1849 1
Gabriele Saeltzer, who landed in North America in 1832-1849 1

Sources +

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)