Feister History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Germany

Early Origins of the Feister family

The surname Feister was first found in Austria, where the name was closely identified in early mediaeval times with the feudal society which would become prominent throughout European history. The name would later emerge as a noble family with great influence, having many distinguished branches, and become noted for its involvement in social, economic and political affairs. The name was taken from St. Veit (in Latin, Vitus) who was the patron saint protecting against fire and lightning.

Early History of the Feister family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Feister research. Another 102 words (7 lines of text) covering the year 1774 is included under the topic Early Feister History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Feister Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Veith, Veit, Veidt, Veid, Vietsch, Feidt, Feit, Veitl, Veitel, Vaith and many more.

Early Notables of the Feister family

During this period prominent bearers of the name Feister were Joseph Veith, who was a prominent librarian in Tyrol. Isak Veith was an eminent doctor and physician in Hall, and...
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Feister migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Feister Settlers in United States in the 18th Century

Johan Ludwig Feister, who landed in Pennsylvania in 1752 1

Feister Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

Joseph Feister, aged 37, who arrived in Baltimore, Maryland in 1847 1

Sources +

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)