The surname Berr was first found in Lower Saxony, where the name Bar was anciently associated with the tribal conflicts of the area. They declared allegiances to many nobles and princes of early history, lending their influence in struggles for power and status within the region. They branched into many houses, and their contributions were sought by many leaders in their search for power.
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Early History of the Berr family
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Berr Spelling Variations
Spelling variations of this family name include: Bar, Barr, Barre, Bars, Barres, Ber, Baer, Berr, Baerr, Berre, Baerre, Bers, Baers, Berres and many more.
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Early Notables of the Berr family
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Migration of the Berr family
Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Anna Bar settled in Carolina in 1739; Elias Bar arrived in Philadelphia, Pa. in 1751; Heinrich Bar came to Lancaster, Pa. in 1709; Johannes Bar, age 40.
Contemporary Notables of the name Berr (post 1700)
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Berr Ellis, American politician, Representative from Texas 20th District, 1966
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