Bertz History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Belgium

Early Origins of the Bertz family

The surname Bertz was first found in Belgium, where the name became noted for its many branches in the region, each house acquiring a status and influence which was envied by the princes of the region. The name was first recorded in Brabant, an ancient duchy from 1190 onward. Within the province Brussels and Louvain are the major cities and the smaller Clabecq, Tubize and Wavre towns. Other towns include Vilvorde, Tirlemont and Hal. In their later history the surname became a power unto themselves and were elevated to the ranks of nobility as they grew into a most influential family.

Early History of the Bertz family

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Bertz Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Bartz, Bartzz, Barttz, Barrtz, Barts, Bartez and many more.

Early Notables of the Bertz family

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Bertz migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Bertz Settlers in United States in the 18th Century

Johann Philip Bertz, who landed in Pennsylvania in 1742 1

Bertz Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

Michael Bertz, who arrived in Iowa sometime between 1891 and 1892

Citations +

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)