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Early Origins of the Weissert family

The surname Weissert was first found in Saxony, 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, having many distinguished branches, and become noted for its involvement in social, economic and political affairs.

Early History of the Weissert family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Weissert research. Another 137 words (10 lines of text) covering the years 1598, 1611, 1686, 1706, 1750, 1836 and 1853 are included under the topic Early Weissert History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Weissert Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Weiss, Weisse, Weisser (Silesia) and many more.

Early Notables of the Weissert family

Prominent bearers of the family name Weissert at this time were Johann Christian Weiss of Langensalza, who was ennobled in 1836 by the Duke of Saxon-Meining for his...
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United States Weissert migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Weissert Settlers in United States in the 18th Century
  • Johan Georg Weissert, who arrived in Pennsylvania in 1754 1
  • Joseph Weissert, who landed in Pennsylvania in 1754 1
  • Jacob Weissert, who landed in Pennsylvania in 1763 1
Weissert Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
  • Alex Weissert, who arrived in America in 1807 1
  • Otto Weissert, who arrived in St Clair County, Illinois in 1882 1

Contemporary Notables of the name Weissert (post 1700) +

  • Charles A. Weissert (b. 1878), American Republican politician, Member of Michigan State House of Representatives from Barry County, 1915-20 2


  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)
  2. The Political Graveyard: Alphabetical Name Index. (Retrieved 2016, January 25) . Retrieved from http://politicalgraveyard.com/alpha/index.html


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