Betzer Surname History

Origins Available:
Germany

Early Origins of the Betzer family

The surname Betzer was first found in Bavaria, where the name Betz.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 Betzer family

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Betzer Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Betz, Betze, Betzer, Betzen, Betzenstein, Betzhold, Betzler, Petz, Beitz and many more.

Early Notables of the Betzer family

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Betzer migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Betzer Settlers in United States in the 18th Century

Hermann Betzer, who landed in New York in 1709 1
Georg Betzer, who arrived in New York in 1709 1
Herman Betzer, who landed in New York, NY in 1710 1

Betzer Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

Conrad Betzer, who arrived in Ohio in 1798-1818
Christian Betzer, who landed in Allegany (Allegheny) County, Pennsylvania in 1878 1

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)