| ![Show Contents]() Tiegs History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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Germany
Early Origins of the Tiegs familyThe surname Tiegs was first found in Bavaria, where the name Tiegarten 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 Tiegs familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Tiegs research. Another 136 words (10 lines of text) covering the years 1219, 1248, 1327, 1709, 1750, 1771 and 1842 are included under the topic Early Tiegs History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Tiegs Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Teegarten, Tiegarten, Tiegarden, Tiegerden, Tegarden, Teegardner, Tiegardner, Teegartner, Tiegartner, Teagarden, Tiegartner, Gartner, Gerdner, von Gartner, Ten Gartner and many more. Early Notables of the Tiegs familyMore information is included under the topic Early Tiegs Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
| Tiegs migration to the United States | + |
Tiegs Settlers in United States in the 19th Century- Charles Tiegs, aged 50, who settled in Chicago, in 1894
Tiegs Settlers in United States in the 20th Century- Friederike Tiegs, aged 79, who landed in America from Friederikenwalde, in 1900
- Franz Tiegs, aged 26, who immigrated to the United States, in 1903
| Tiegs migration to New Zealand | + |
Emigration to New Zealand followed in the footsteps of the European explorers, such as Captain Cook (1769-70): first came sealers, whalers, missionaries, and traders. By 1838, the British New Zealand Company had begun buying land from the Maori tribes, and selling it to settlers, and, after the Treaty of Waitangi in 1840, many British families set out on the arduous six month journey from Britain to Aotearoa to start a new life. Early immigrants include: Tiegs Settlers in New Zealand in the 19th Century- Mr. August Tiegs, Polish labourer, aged 36, who arrived in Lyttleton, New Zealand aboard the ship "Gutenburg" in November 1874
- Mrs. Henriette Tiegs, Polish settler, aged 38, who arrived in Lyttleton, New Zealand aboard the ship "Gutenburg" in November 1874
- Mr. Franze Tiegs, Polish settler, aged 6, who arrived in Lyttleton, New Zealand aboard the ship "Gutenburg" in November 1874
- Miss Anna Tiegs, Polish settler, aged 2, who arrived in Lyttleton, New Zealand aboard the ship "Gutenburg" in November 1874
| Contemporary Notables of the name Tiegs (post 1700) | + |
- Cheryl Rae Tiegs (b. 1947), American model and actress, known for her Sports Illustrated photographs and for her appearance on The Celebrity Apprentice (2012)
- Oscar Werner Tiegs FRS (1897-1956), Australian zoologist, Fellow of the Royal Society, Fellow of the Australian Academy of Science
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