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![Show Contents]() Bahadur Surname History
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 Germany
Early Origins of the Bahadur familyThe surname Bahadur was first found in Germany, where the name Behem became noted for its many branches with the region, each house acquiring a status and influence which was envied by the princes of the region. Over time, the family became a power unto themselves and were elevated to the ranks of nobility. Early History of the Bahadur familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Bahadur research. Another 64 words (5 lines of text) covering the years 1436 and 1507 are included under the topic Early Bahadur History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Bahadur Spelling VariationsMany cultural groups lived in the German states in medieval times. Each had its own dialect and traditions, and unique variations of popular names. Low German, which is similar to contemporary Dutch, was spoken in Westphalia. German names are characterized by additions such as regional suffixes and phrases that tell something about the origin or background of its original bearer. Further contributing to the variation in German names was the fact that there were no spelling rules in medieval times: scribes recorded names according to their sound. The recorded spelling variations of Bahadur include Behem, Behemm, Beheme, Behemme, Behemms, Behemes, Behen, Beham, Behamm, Behame, Behamme, Behamms, Behams, Behaim, Bahem, Baehem, Bahemm, Baehemm, Baheme, Baeheme, Bahemme, Baehemme, Bahemms, Baehemms, Bahemes, Baehemes, Bahen, Baehen, Baham, Baeham, Bahamm, Baehamm, Bahame, Baehame, Bahamme, Baehamme, Bahamms, Baehamms, Bahames and many more. Early Notables of the Bahadur familyMore information is included under the topic Early Bahadur Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Migration of the Bahadur familyA search of the immigration and passenger lists has shown a number of people bearing the name Bahadur: Coneradt Behen arrived in Philadelphia, Pa. in 1732; Maria Christiana Behan came to Philadelphia in 1732; Thomas Behen, age 36; settled in New York City in 1822.
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