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Where did the German Bettner family come from? When did the Bettner family first arrive in the United States? Where did the various branches of the family go? What is the Bettner family history?

The surname Bettner was an occupational name for a cooper or a barrel maker. The name was derived from the Old German word "bute," which means "cask."

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Spelling variations of this family name include: Bittner, Bitner, Bitnner, Bittener, Bitener, Pittner, Pitner, Buettner, Boettner, Bottner, Botner, Boetner, Buetner, Bettner and many more.

First found in Bohemia, where the family came from humble beginnings but gained a significant reputation for its contribution to the emerging mediaeval society. It later became more prominent as many branches of the same house acquired distant estates and branches, some in foreign countries, always elevating their social status by their great contributions to society.


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This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Bettner research. Another 219 words(16 lines of text) covering the years 1773 and 1804 are included under the topic Early Bettner History in all our PDF Extended History products.

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More information is included under the topic Early Bettner Notables in all our PDF Extended History products.

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Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Bettner Settlers in the United States in the 19th Century


  • Godfrey Bettner, who landed in Baltimore, Maryland in 1833
  • David Bettner, aged 40, landed in Missouri in 1840
  • Franz Bettner, aged 40, arrived in New York, NY in 1847
  • Gustav Bettner, aged 4, arrived in New York, NY in 1847
  • Auguste Bettner, aged 27, arrived in New York, NY in 1847

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