Voigtlander History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Germany

Early Origins of the Voigtlander family

The surname Voigtlander was first found in Brandenburg, where the name emerged in mediaeval times as one of the notable families of the region. From the 13th century the surname was identified with the great social and economic evolution which made this territory a landmark contributor to the development of the nation. They were first found in Hanover where they became nobles of the St Empire in December 1776.

Early History of the Voigtlander family

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Voigtlander Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Voigt, Voigtlander, Voigts, Woyte, Voyte, Voite, Voith, Voit, Woit and many more.

Early Notables of the Voigtlander family

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Voigtlander migration to the United States +

Voigtlander Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

Walter Voigtlander, who settled in Detroit in 1886

Historic Events for the Voigtlander family +

Bismarck

Alfred Voigtländer (1918-1941), German Maschinenobergefreiter who served aboard the German Battleship Bismarck during World War II when it was sunk heading to France; he died in the sinking 1

Sources +

Bismarck & Tirpitz Class - Crew List Bismarck. (Retrieved 2018, February 06). Retrieved from https://www.bismarck-class.dk/bismarck/crew/bismarck_crew.html#crew_details