A translation of
the first prtion of a book written in Swiss-German, (several beautiful family
pictures in color). Trans. by Patricia N. Edwards.
The HUNZIKER's of
Aarau (Switzerland)...A Family History...An ancient Aarau Family..."This
book was commissioned by my brother, Robert, deceased, and by Guido HUNZIKER;
written by Robert Oehler, author, and printed by H>R> Sauerlander &
Co. of Aarau, producer"...Aarau 1962
Dr. Robert Oehler
received a commission in the year 1957 to investigate write the first draft of
the story of the HUNSIKERS of Aarau. In that same year, my brother died.
He didn't, unfortunatley, live to see the work he began.
His desire was my
legacy. I accepted the challange; for it seemed to me, that to collect,
organize, and present what is known about the HUNSICKERS of Aaru, was worth the
trouble. Perhaps I will, from time to time, discover and consider the
effect family development has on the basic economic and political nature of our
home town. Mr. Oehler, with his untiring thirst for knowledge, took on this
profound problem and completed it with diligence. And for this, I wish to
express my heart felt thanks. I am also particulary indebted to my friend,
Dr. Karl Schmidt, the old head master at the ETh, for loking over th manuscript;
likewise, my cousin Gerold for his skillful work and in supplying books.
This book is about
the HUNZIKER's of Aaru and is for those who might want further details about the
family and to other interested people of the land and town who have a common
love of the origin of the common hometown. The younger generation may wish
to rouse and deepen the sense of family tradition.
In any case a
survey back into medieval times to procure ones roots, represents an
unextraordinary family, and we again understand Gottfried Kellers'
"Unproven Family Trees of the Nation". This book, with
appreciation, is dedicated to my parents and to my brother, Robert....Baden AG.
October 1962. Guido Hunziker.
This book can be
ordered on Microfilm from the Family History Center at your local LDS church.
You will find it listed in the Catalog under "Patricia Edwards, NC
Hunsucker/Hunziker's, etc......You will see some pictures of the old homes of
some of the HUNZIKER's. The book is approximately, 165 pages in length.
Lisette
Hunziker was born
about October 7, 1823 in Moosleerau, Aargau
Canton, Switzerland. She married Jacob Daetwyler May 19, 1848. They
had 10 children in Switzerland and then came to America. Lisette, Jacob
and 9 children immigrated to America on the SS Bellona, arriving in NY
on March 3, 1869. Their 10th child, Jacob, immigrated a short time
later with his girlfriend or wife (I'm not sure which)
They all settled in the Bethleham, PA
area for a short while
and then moved to Egg Harbor, New Jersey (a German community).
Does any of this information sound
familiar to anyone? If so,
please respond.
Joan
norm902@erols.com
RMHunziker@MAPLLC.com
When I was surfing the web, I sent an email to a library in Aargau asking
whether they had any information regarding the origin of the surname "Hunziker".
I received a nice letter and a short report written in 1976 by Dr. J. J.
Siegrist, the late archivist of the State Archives (Staatskanzlei Aargau
Staatsarchiv). Of course, the report is in Swiss-German which I do not
understand. I have done my best to translate the text (using several
sources). Rootsweb would not let me send an attachment in Word 6 or text
format, so below is my transcription of the original text along with my
(probably pathetic) attempt at translation. My apologies for the length.
Any comments would be appreciated, especially if kept within the mailing list
(not private). Robin
***** An explanation of the family name Hunziker as name of origin from
Hunzikon Ct. Lucerne and the expanding of this family, written in 1976 by Dr. J.
J. Siegrist, the late archivist of the State Archives (Staatskanzlei Aargau
Staatsarchiv). *****
1. Gemäss Schweizerischem Familiennamenbuch finden sich heute alteingesessene,
vor 1800 verbürgerte Hunziker in der Schweiz an folgenden Orten:
[ According to The Swiss Family Name Book, you will find people who lived a long
time before 1800 with the name of Hunziker who were members (citizens?) of the
following bureaus:]
[B: ?In accordance with Swiss surname book is today old-established, 1800 ago
patriated Hunziker in Switzerland at the following places:?]
a) Kanton Aargau: Aarau, Bottenwil, Gontenschwil, Hendschiken, Kirchleerau,
Leimbach, Moosleerau, Muhen, Oberkulm, Oftringen, Reitnau, Staffelbach, Unterbözberg,
Unterkulm. Aus diesen Ortschaften stammen die meisten übrigen
Hunziker in der Schweiz. [Out of these little places stem all the other
Hunzikers in Switzerland. B: ?From these localities most remaining
Hunziker in Switzerland originates.?]
b) Kanton Bern: Schwarzhäuser, Wynau.
c) Kanton Basel-Landschaft: Arisdorf.
Der Schwerpunkt liegt eindeutig im Kanton Aargau. Es handelt sich dabei um
den protestantisch-reformierten Berner Aargau, der von 1415-1798 zum alten Staat
Bern gehörte, 1798-1803 einen Kleinkanton Aargau (helvetische Provinz) bildete
und 1803 mit anderen Territorien zum modernen Kanton Aargau verschmolzen wurde.
[ The main origin point is clearly in Canton Aargau. Most belonged to the
reformed protestant (Calvinist) denomination. Between 1415-1798, this part
of Aargau belonged to the old state of Bern, between 1798-1803 to the
mini-canton of Aargau and in 1803 was merged and made part of the modern Canton
Aargau. B: ?The emphasis is situated unique in the canton Aargau. It
concerns thereby the Protestant-reformed Bernese Aargau, which belonged was
merged to 1803 from 1415-1798 to the old State of Berne, formed for 1798-1803 a
small canton Aargau (helvetische province) and with other territories into the
modern canton Aargau.?]
Die Bürgerorte der heutigen Aargauer, Berner und Luzerner Hunziker liegen übrigens
ersaunlich nahe beieinander (Die Arisdorfer Hunziker sind als früher Ableger zu
betrachten).
[ The places of citizenship of today?s Hunziker in Aargau, Berne and Lucerne are
in closed proximity (Hunzikers from Arisdorf are nothing but early branches of
other Hunzikers). B: ?The citizen places of the today's Aargauer,
Bernese and Luzerner Hunziker are situated by the way ersaunlich close together
(the Arisdorfer Hunziker is as in former times folders to regard).?]
Die Endung -er im Familiennamen Hunziker lässt darauf schliessen
dass wir hier eine Herkunftsbezeichnung vor uns haben, die ursprünglich
(13./14. Jahrhundert) von Huntzingen/von Hunziken gelautet haben dürfte.
Tatsächlich finden sich während der ersten Hälfte des 14. Jahrhunderts in
Wetzwil (Gemeinde Schlierbach, Kanton Luzern) verhältnismässig viele Leute
Namens de Huntzingen. Diese Leute stammten zweifellos vom nahegelegenen,
seit dem frühen 13. Jahrhundert erwähnten Weiler Hunzingen (heute Hunzikon,
Gemeinde Geuensee, Kanton Luzern). In den meisten Fällen fiel bei
Herkunftsfamiliennamen das ?von? im 15./16. Jahrhundert weg und wurde durch die
Endsilbe -er ersetzt.
[ The ending of -er in the family name Hunziker might indicate an
origin place called Huntzingen; we find that in the 13th and 14th centuries,
people were called by their places. In the 13th and 14th century, in the
Wetzil community (Schlierbach municipality, Canton Luzern), were found an
unusual number of people named Hunzingen. These people without any
doubt originated in the 13th century from a very small village then called
Hunzingen (today called Hunzikon, Geuensee municipality, Canton Luzern).
In most cases, the family name as derived ?from? a place in the 15th or 16th
century was changed by adding the ending syllabel -er. B: ?The
ending - it in the surname Hunziker suggests that we an indication of origin
before us to have here, which might have originally read (13./14. century) from
Huntzingen/von Hunziken. 14 is actual during the first half. Century in Wetzwil
(municipality Schlierbach, canton Luzern) relatively many people of name de
Huntzingen. These people !
came certainly from the nearby, since early 13. Weiler Hunzingen mentioned
century (today Hunzikon, municipality Geuensee, canton Luzern). In most
cases fell with origin surnames " of " in the 15./16. Century away and
became by the final syllable - it replaces.?]
Nach meinem Dafürhalten tragen die heutigen Hunziker ihren Namen vom
luzernischen Weiler Hunzingen/Hunzikon. Das bernische Huntzingen/Hunziken
(Gemeinde Rubigen) kommt als Herkunftsort kaum in Frage.
[ As far as I understand, todays Hunzikers are named for the small community
Hunzingen in Lucerne. Note the bernese Huntzingen. B: ?In my view
the today's Hunziker carries Hunzingen/Hunzikon for its names of the
luzernischen weiler. The bernische Huntzingen/Hunziken (municipality Rubigen) is
hardly applicable as place of origin.?]
Robin Hunziker
RMHunziker@MAPLLC.com
