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Early Origins of the Berent family

The surname Berent was first found in Saxony, where the name Behrent was closely identified in early mediaeval times with the feudal society which would become prominent throughout European history. The name would later emerge as a noble family with great influence, having many distinguished branches, and become noted for its involvement in social, economic and political affairs.

Early History of the Berent family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Berent research. Another 71 words (5 lines of text) covering the years 1630, 1714 and 1792 are included under the topic Early Berent History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Berent Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Behrend, Behrent, Behrente, Behrentes, Behren, Behrens, Behrend, Behrends, Behrens, Berent, Berend, Berends and many more.

Early Notables of the Berent family

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United States Berent migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Berent Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
  • Carolina Berent, who arrived in New York in 1850 1
  • Friederike Berent, who landed in New York in 1850 1

Canada Berent migration to Canada +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Berent Settlers in Canada in the 19th Century
  • Jos Berent, who arrived in Quebec in Quebec in 1868


  1. Filby, P. William, Meyer, Mary K., Passenger and immigration lists index : a guide to published arrival records of about 500,000 passengers who came to the United States and Canada in the seventeenth, eighteenth, and nineteenth centuries. 1982-1985 Cumulated Supplements in Four Volumes Detroit, Mich. : Gale Research Co., 1985, Print (ISBN 0-8103-1795-8)


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