|
![Show Contents]() Zelltner History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
- Origins Available:
 Germany
Bavaria, Germany is the ancestral home of the Zelltner family. The Germans began using hereditary surnames in the 12th century. Zelltner is an occupational name, which was derived from the kind of work done by the original bearer. It is a name for a baker. The surname Zelltner is derived from the German word "zelte," which means "flat cake." The name is also an occupational name for a tent maker, derived from the German word "zelt" meaning "tent." Furthermore, there are numerous places named Zelte in the German states. Early Origins of the Zelltner familyThe surname Zelltner was first found in Nuremberg, where the name Zeltner contributed greatly to the development of an emerging nation which would later play a large role in the tribal and national conflicts of the area. In later years the name branched into many houses, each becoming involved in the local social and political affairs. Early History of the Zelltner familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Zelltner research. Another 74 words (5 lines of text) covering the years 1758 and 1832 are included under the topic Early Zelltner History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Zelltner Spelling VariationsMany cultural groups lived in the German states in medieval times. Each had its own dialect and traditions, and unique variations of popular names. Low German, which is similar to contemporary Dutch, was spoken in Westphalia. German names are characterized by additions such as regional suffixes and phrases that tell something about the origin or background of its original bearer. Further contributing to the variation in German names was the fact that there were no spelling rules in medieval times: scribes recorded names according to their sound. The recorded spelling variations of Zelltner include Zeltner, Zeltener, Zelter, Zeltmer, Zeltiner, Zeltnerin, Zelltner, Zeltinger and many more. Early Notables of the Zelltner familyMore information is included under the topic Early Zelltner Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
 Zelltner migration to the United States | + |
European 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 Zelltners to arrive in North America, and among them were:
Zelltner Settlers in United States in the 19th Century- Susanne Zelltner, who sailed to America in 1854
- Susanne Zelltner, aged 23, who landed in America in 1854 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)
|
Zelltner migration to the United States 
