Zehr History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Germany

Early Origins of the Zehr family

The surname Zehr was first found in Bavaria, where the name Zehrer was anciently associated with the tribal conflicts of the area. They declared allegiances to many nobles and princes of early history, lending their influence in struggles for power and status within the region. They branched into many houses, and their contributions were sought by many leaders in their search for power.

Early History of the Zehr family

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Zehr Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Zehrer, Zehrerr, Zehrers, Zehreres, Zehrerrs, Zehhrer, Zehrrer, Zeehrer, Sehrer and many more.

Early Notables of the Zehr family

Prominent among members of the name Zehr in this period include

the Zehrer family of Bavaria

Zehr Ranking

In the United States, the name Zehr is the 10,135^th most popular surname with an estimated 2,487 people with that name. 1

Zehr migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Zehr Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

Jakob Zehr, who arrived in Illinois in 1848 2
Charles Zehr, who landed in Baltimore, Maryland in 1853 2
Carl Zehr, who settled in New Orleans in 1867
Christian Zehr, who settled in Illinois in 1888

Zehr migration to Canada +