Seiz History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Germany

Early Origins of the Seiz family

The surname Seiz was first found in Bavaria, where the name 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 Seiz family

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Seiz Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Seitz, Sitz, Seetz, Seiz, Seis, Seytz, Seys and others.

Early Notables of the Seiz family

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Seiz migration to the United States +

Seiz Settlers in United States in the 18th Century

Johannes Seiz, who arrived in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in 1752 1
Jean Louis Seiz, who landed in Pennsylvania in 1763 1
Anna Catharina Seiz, who settled in Pennsylvania in 1764
Christina Seiz, who settled in America in 1794

Seiz Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

Anna Maria Seiz, who settled in North America sometime between 1819 and 1867
Carl Gottlieb Seiz, who settled in America in 1853

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)