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![Show Contents]() Zuker History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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Medieval Austria is the ancient homeland of the Zuker family. Austria, which was originally home to a Celtic people, was conquered by the Roman Empire in about 15 BC. Following the fall of Rome, Austria was repeatedly invaded by barbarian tribes, such as the Vandals, Visigoths, and Huns, who swept in from the east. During the 5th and 6th centuries, the Alemanni, Avars and Slavs settled Austria. The Avars were defeated in 785 by the Frankish emperor Charlemagne, who set up the East Mark, which later became known as the Österreich. Austria was ruled by the Babenburger dynasty until 1278, when they were succeeded by the Hapsburg dynasty, which ruled Austria until the 20th century. Early Origins of the Zuker familyThe surname Zuker was first found in Austria, where this family name was a prominent contributor to the development of the district from ancient times. Always prominent in social affairs, the name played a role in that turbulent region's affairs as it emerged to form alliances with other families within the region as well as throughout the nation. Early History of the Zuker familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Zuker research. Another 76 words (5 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Zuker History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Zuker 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 Zuker include Zucker, Zuckermann, Zuckerman, Zuckert, Zuckerle, Zuckerberg, Zuckerberger, Zuckerbrot, Zucher and many more. Early Notables of the Zuker familyMore information is included under the topic Early Zuker Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
 Zuker migration to the United States | + |
After the First World War, Austria became a republic. The Treaty of Versailles broke up the empire in 1919 and many of the Sudeten Germans were incorporated into the new nation of Czechoslovakia. In the 20th century, many Austrians migrated to other parts of Germany or Europe, as well as to North America. In the United States, the majority of settlers landed in Philadelphia, and moved on to Ohio, Texas, Illinois, California, New York, and Maryland. Many German settlers also migrated to Canada, particularly Ontario and the Prairies. Amongst the settlers in North America with this distinguished name Zuker were
Zuker Settlers in United States in the 19th Century- Sigmund Zuker, who arrived in Philadelphia in 1876
| Contemporary Notables of the name Zuker (post 1700) | + |
- Norman Zuker, American politician, Mayor of Mt. Pleasant, Michigan, 1965 1
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Zuker migration to the United States 
