Looking for information on Swiss surnames
A traveler named Drexellus is looking for information about their Swiss roots, specifically related to the surname Nosker, which may derive from various similar names with Swiss origins, possibly in the Thun area. They are seeking help from locals in Switzerland to uncover more about this surname and its connections.
- Use the Local.ch website to search for surname listings in Switzerland by entering the last name without a location.
- Many listings for surnames like Nafzger can be found in the Swiss Plateau area, particularly in Uetendorf, near Thun.
- Explore different spellings of the surname to discover more entries and connections.
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I have heard that I have roots in Switzerland but not exactly sure where and I’m trying to find more information. Hoping that maybe folks in or near Switzerland have access to more information on surnames than I have access to here in the US. The surname here in the United States is Nosker, but is probably a derivation of Nofziger, Nafziger,Nafzger, Naffziger, Nafzinger, Naffzer, Naftziger, Nofziger, Noffsinger, Nofsker, Naftiger. I know it also has some German roots but it has always been our belief that it had Swiss origins, maybe in the Thun area. Any help would be greatly appreciated!
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Hello Drexellus
Well, that’s pretty easy. Go to the white pages site, called Local.ch in Switzerland: http://www.local.ch. Turn to the English version if necessary (>EN, top right corner). In the “Who or what?” box enter the name with the spelling you want. Leave the “Where?” box empty, and click on the magnifying lens (blue square). it will return all listed landline phone users with that last name.
I tried for Nafzger, it returned 112 entries, all of them in the Swiss Plateau, with indeed a concentration in Uetendorf, in the Thun area. I let you search for the other names.
The coat of arms of the Nafzger can be seen here.
Thank you so much. That looks like a very valuable tool in helping to find where the ancestors are today! It will be fun looking up the other spellings of the last name.
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