The surname Sages is an occupational surname; that is, it is derived from the work of the original bearer. In this case it is derived from the occupation of carpenter or miller. The name is derived from the Old German word "sager," which means "sawyer," or a person who saws wood. Occupational names that were derived from the common trades of the medieval era transcended European cultural and linguistic boundaries.
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Early Origins of the Sages family
The surname Sages was first found in Pomerania, previously composed of the northern German provinces of Brandenburg, Prussia, and Mecklenburg, where the name could be considered to make a great early contribution to the feudal society. The name became prominent in local affairs and branched into many houses which played important roles in the tribal and national conflicts, each group seeking power and status in a constantly changing territorial profile. Chronicles first mention Johann Sager of Luebeck in 1307.
Early History of the Sages family
This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Sages research. Another 171 words (12 lines of text) covering the years 1639, 1776 and 1778 are included under the topic Early Sages History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
Sages Spelling Variations
Spelling variations of this family name include: Sager, Sage, Sagar, Seger, Saeger (Magdeburg and many more.
Early Notables of the Sages family
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Migration of the Sages family
Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Thomas Sagar, who came to Pennsylvania in 1682. A dozen bearers of the name Sager arrived in Philadelphia in 1773; among them Johan Nicholas Sager and Samuel Sager. A number of bearers of the name Sage arrived in the 1850'.
