Weigold History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Germany

Early Origins of the Weigold family

The surname Weigold was first found in Silesia, where the name was closely identified in early mediaeval times with the feudal society which would become prominent throughout European history. The name would later emerge as a noble family with great influence in northern Germany, and would become noted for its involvement in social, economic and political affairs.

Early History of the Weigold family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Weigold research. Another 144 words (10 lines of text) covering the years 1533, 1588, 1625, 1699, 1766, 1786, 1812, 1838, 1844, 1846 and 1849 are included under the topic Early Weigold History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Weigold Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Weigel, Weigell, Weigle, Weigl, Weighel, Weighelt, Weigelt, Weigels, Weigele, Weigeler, Weigelsberg and many more.

Early Notables of the Weigold family

Notables of the period with the surname Weigold were Erhard Weigel (1625-1699), German mathematician, astronomer and philosopher; Valentin Weigel (1533-1588), from Saxony, who was a highly influential religious mystic and pastor. Joseph Weigl (1766-1846)...
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Weigold migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Weigold Settlers in United States in the 18th Century

Hans Jacob Weigold, who landed in Pennsylvania in 1752 1

Contemporary Notables of the name Weigold (post 1700) +

Marie M. Weigold, American Democratic Party politician, Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Michigan, 1980, 1984; Presidential Elector for Michigan, 2000 2
Adam James Weigold, American Republican politician, Alternate Delegate to Republican National Convention from Minnesota, 2008 2

Citations +

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)
The Political Graveyard: Alphabetical Name Index. (Retrieved 2015, October 14) . Retrieved from http://politicalgraveyard.com/alpha/index.html