Brief Life History of Katherina
Katherina Zwahlen was born about 1682, in St. Stephan, Bern, Switzerland. She married Christian Martig about 1703, in Switzerland. They were the parents of at least 2 sons and 4 daughters.
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Family Time Line
Sources (6)
- Catri Zwalen in entry for Anni Martig, "Switzerland, Catholic and Reformed Church Records, 1418-1996"
- Catri Zwalen in entry for Catri Martig, "Switzerland, Catholic and Reformed Church Records, 1418-1996"
- Catri Zwalen in entry for Barbli Martig, "Switzerland, Catholic and Reformed Church Records, 1418-1996"
Spouse and Children
1681– Male
1682– Female
Children (6)
1705– Male
1710– Male
1712– Female
1715– Female
1715– Female
+1 More Child
World Events (2)
1798
Age 116
1800
Age 118
Name Meaning
Some characteristic forenames: German Helmut, Gerda, Hans, Lotti.
North German: probably from Middle Low German swal ‘stream (of water), gush, outpour’, a nickname for a talker or babbler. Alternatively, perhaps a habitational name from Schwallen in former East Prussia. The surname Zwahlen is very rare in Germany.
Swiss German: unexplained.
Dictionary of American Family Names © Patrick Hanks 2003, 2006.
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