| ![Show Contents]() Benkendorff History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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 Germany The German state of Prussia, which reached the zenith of its power in the late 19th century, is the glorious birthplace of the distinguished surname Benkendorff. In the medieval era, after the fall of the Roman Empire, the German lands were inhabited by a variety of Barbarian tribes. The borders of the Barbarian kingdoms changed frequently, but the region that became known as Prussia was roughly divided between the areas of Brandenburg-Prussia, West Prussia, and East Prussia. The colorful history of Brandenburg-Prussia provides a glimpse at the oldest origins of the Benkendorff family. Early Origins of the Benkendorff familyThe surname Benkendorff was first found in Brandenburg, where the name Benckendorf emerged in mediaeval times as one of the notable families of the region. From the 13th century the surname was identified with the great social and economic evolution which made this territory a landmark contributor to the development of the nation. Early History of the Benkendorff familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Benkendorff research. Another 113 words (8 lines of text) covering the years 1400, 1468, 1480 and 1757 are included under the topic Early Benkendorff History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Benkendorff Spelling VariationsOne can encounter great variation in the spelling of surnames: in early times, spelling in general, and thus the spelling of names was not yet standardized; and later, spellings would change with branching and movement of families. Variations of the name Benkendorff include Benckendorf, Benkendorf, Beneckendorff, Benckendorff, Benckenndorf, Benkkendorf, Benkendorfer and many more. Early Notables of the Benkendorff familyNotable figures of the time with the name Benkendorff were General Major Caspar Friedrich von Beneckendorf.Paul Beneke, also Paul Benecke, (c. 1400-c. 1480) was a German town councillor of Danzig and a privateer. During the Anglo-Hanseatic War...
Another 36 words (3 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Benkendorff Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Migration of the Benkendorff familyThe state of Prussia was a great influence on the shape of modern Germany. After the Second World War, Prussia's land was divided among the Soviet Union, Poland, East Germany and West Germany and the state was abolished. Some Prussians remained in those countries after the war, while many others migrated to North America in search of a new start. Philadelphia was their primary point of entry to the United States, after which many of them moved on to Ohio, Texas, Illinois, California, New York, and Maryland. A large number of Prussians also migrated to Ontario and the prairie provinces as United Empire Loyalists. Analysis of immigration records has shown some of the first Benkendorffs to arrive in North America, and among them were: William, Louis, and Paul Benkendorfer all of whom are recorded as having arrived in Texas between 1850 and 1906; and other settlers who traveled to and established themselves along the eastern seaboard of the United States and in Canada during the 18th and 19th centuries..
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