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Early Origins of the Berres family

The surname Berres 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.

Early History of the Berres family

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Berres 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.

Early Notables of the Berres family

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United States Berres migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Berres Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
  • Berres, aged 42, who landed in America, in 1892
Berres Settlers in United States in the 20th Century
  • Annie Berres, aged 42, who immigrated to the United States from Dublin, in 1911
  • Hannah Berres, aged 10, who settled in America from Dublin, in 1911
  • Josef Berres, aged 21, who immigrated to the United States from Viden, Austria, in 1913
  • Rosa Berres, aged 1, who landed in America from Haskioi, Turkey, in 1913
  • Sarra Berres, aged 24, who immigrated to America from Haskioi, Turkey, in 1913

Contemporary Notables of the name Berres (post 1700) +

  • Raymond Frederick Berres (1907-2007), American Major League Baseball catcher and pitching coach
  • Heinz-Edgar Berres, German fighter pilot and flying ace in the Luftwaffe, during World War II, credited with 53 aerial victories, awarded the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross
  • Luis Conrado Batlle y Berres (1897-1964), Uruguayan politician, President of Uruguay (1947-1951)


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