| ![Show Contents]() Stettiner History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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Germany
Etymology of StettinerWhat does the name Stettiner mean? The German state of Bavaria is the ancestral home of the Stettiner family. Stettiner is a local name, first used as a surname for someone who lived in Nuremburg, where the family acquired vast feudal estates and lived in an elegant manor. Early Origins of the Stettiner familyThe surname Stettiner was first found in Nuremburg, where the name Stettner 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 Stettiner familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Stettiner research. Another 104 words (7 lines of text) covering the year 1670 is included under the topic Early Stettiner History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Stettiner Spelling VariationsIn the medieval era, many different cultural groups lived in the German states. There are thus many regional variations of German surnames from that era. Westphalians spoke Low German, which is similar to modern Dutch. Many German names carry suffixes that identify where they came from. Others have phrases attached that identify something about the original bearer. Other variations in German names resulted from the fact that medieval scribes worked without the aid of any spelling rules. The spelling variations of the name Stettiner include Stettner, Stetner, Stettnen, Stettiner, Stettnel, Stettnle, Stettler, Stettina, Stetter, Stettnere, Stetter and many more. Early Notables of the Stettiner familyMore information is included under the topic Early Stettiner Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
| Stettiner migration to the United States | + |
European migration to North America began in the mid-17th century and continued unabated until the mid-20th. Many Bavarians made the long trip to escape poverty or persecution based on their religious beliefs. The chance for tenant farmers to own their own land was also a major drawing card. They settled all across the United States in Pennsylvania, Texas, New York, Illinois, and California. Many came to Canada also, settling in Ontario and the prairie provinces. Analysis of immigration records has shown some of the first Stettiners to arrive in North America, and among them were:
Stettiner Settlers in United States in the 19th Century- Samuel Stettiner, who arrived in New York City in 1850
- Samuel Stettiner, who arrived in New York, NY in 1850 1
- 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)
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