| ![Show Contents]() Wuerst History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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Etymology of WuerstWhat does the name Wuerst mean? Bavaria, Germany is the ancestral home of the Wuerst family. The Germans began using hereditary surnames in the 12th century. Wuerst is an occupational name, which was derived from the kind of work done by the original bearer. It is a name for a person who made sausages, a skill which has been held in high regard since the Middle Ages. The surname Wuerst is derived from the Old German word Wurst, or Wurstmacher, which denotes a sausage-maker. Early Origins of the Wuerst familyThe surname Wuerst was first found in Bavaria, where the Wurster family held a family seat from ancient times. Their allegiances were sought eagerly by princes of the region in attempts to enhance and consolidate their political power. Early History of the Wuerst familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Wuerst research. Another 72 words (5 lines of text) covering the years 1746 and 1765 are included under the topic Early Wuerst History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Wuerst Spelling VariationsOne can encounter great variation in the spelling of surnames: in early times, spelling in general, and thus the spelling of names was not yet standardized; and later, spellings would change with branching and movement of families. Variations of the name Wuerst include Wurster, Wursten, Wurstel, Wurstere, Wurstle, Wurst, Wuester, Wuersten, Wuestel, Wuestere, Wuerstle, Wuerst, Worster, Worsten, Worstel, Worstere, Worstle, Worst, Woerster, Woersten, Woerstel, Woerstere, Woerstle and many more. Early Notables of the Wuerst familyMore information is included under the topic Early Wuerst Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Migration of the Wuerst familyEuropean migration to North America began in the mid-17th century and continued unabated until the mid-20th. Many Bavarians made the long trip to escape poverty or persecution based on their religious beliefs. The chance for tenant farmers to own their own land was also a major drawing card. They settled all across the United States in Pennsylvania, Texas, New York, Illinois, and California. Many came to Canada also, settling in Ontario and the prairie provinces. Analysis of immigration records has shown some of the first Wuersts to arrive in North America, and among them were: Richard Worster arrived in Virginia in 1635; Rebeca Worster arrived in New England in 1656; Peter Worster arrived in New York, New York in 1663; Hans Worster arrived in Pennsylvania in 1738.
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