The roots of the distinguished German surname Venster lie in the former kingdom of Bohemia. The name can be literally translated as "window maker," and was likely initially used to identify someone who practiced this occupation.
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Early Origins of the Venster family
The surname Venster was first found in Bohemia, where the earliest known documents recording the use of the name have been found. The earliest known bearer of the name was Fensterlin, who was living in Bohemia in 1390. The young Venster family was instrumental during this early period, playing a major role in the development of medieval Bohemian society.
Early History of the Venster family
This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Venster research. Another 136 words (10 lines of text) covering the years 1390, 1440, 1492 and 1669 are included under the topic Early Venster History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
Venster Spelling Variations
Spelling variations of this family name include: Fenstermacher, Fenstermaker, Venstermeker, Fenstermann, Fenster, Fensterlin, Venster, Venstermaker, Fensterer, Fenstermacker, Fenstenmacher and many more.
Early Notables of the Venster family
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Migration of the Venster family
Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Mathias Fenstermacher and his wife Anna C. Ruppenthal, who settled in Pennsylvania in 1737 with their five children; Jakob Fenstermacher, who emigrated from the Palatinate to Philadelphia in 1738.
