| ![Show Contents]() Wuerstle History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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 Germany Bavaria, Germany is the ancestral home of the Wuerstle family. The Germans began using hereditary surnames in the 12th century. Wuerstle 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 Wuerstle is derived from the Old German word Wurst, or Wurstmacher, which denotes a sausage-maker. Early Origins of the Wuerstle familyThe surname Wuerstle 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 Wuerstle familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Wuerstle research. Another 72 words (5 lines of text) covering the years 1746 and 1765 are included under the topic Early Wuerstle History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Wuerstle Spelling VariationsIn the medieval era, many different cultural groups lived in the German states. There are thus many regional variations of German surnames from that era. Westphalians spoke Low German, which is similar to modern Dutch. Many German names carry suffixes that identify where they came from. Others have phrases attached that identify something about the original bearer. Other variations in German names resulted from the fact that medieval scribes worked without the aid of any spelling rules. The spelling variations of the name Wuerstle 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 Wuerstle familyMore information is included under the topic Early Wuerstle Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Migration of the Wuerstle familyThe great European flow of migration to North America, which began in the middle of the 17th century and continued into the 20th century, was particularly attractive to those from Bavaria who wished to escape either poverty or religious persecution. For many Bavarian tenant farmers, the chance to own their own land was a major incentive. So the widespread colonization of the United States began in 1650, when many immigrants from Germany settled in pockets in Pennsylvania, Texas, New York, Illinois, and California. In Canada, German settlement centered in Ontario and the prairie Among those of this surname listed in various historical records 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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- Margaret Wuerstle, American politician, Mayor of Dunkirk, New York, 1992-97 1
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