| ![Show Contents]() Wurstel History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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Etymology of WurstelWhat does the name Wurstel mean? Bavaria, Germany is the ancestral home of the Wurstel family. The Germans began using hereditary surnames in the 12th century. Wurstel 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 Wurstel is derived from the Old German word Wurst, or Wurstmacher, which denotes a sausage-maker. Early Origins of the Wurstel familyThe surname Wurstel 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 Wurstel familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Wurstel research. Another 72 words (5 lines of text) covering the years 1746 and 1765 are included under the topic Early Wurstel History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Wurstel 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 Wurstel 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 Wurstel familyMore information is included under the topic Early Wurstel Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Migration of the Wurstel familyBetween the mid-17th and mid-20th centuries, German settlers arrived in North America by the thousands. Persecution based on religion and poverty were great motivators in this large-scale migration. So too was the opportunity for tenant farmers to own their own land. Ample land and opportunity awaited the settlers who went to such states as Pennsylvania, Texas, New York, Illinois, and California, as well as Ontario and the prairie provinces of Canada. Research into the origins of individual families in North America revealed records of the immigration of a number of people bearing the name Wurstel or a variant listed above: 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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