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![Show Contents]() Beuren History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
The name Beuren is derived from the Middle Higher German word "bur," which meant "cottage" or "dwelling place." Early Origins of the Beuren familyThe surname Beuren was first found in Westphalia, where this family name became a prominent contributor to the development of the district from ancient times. Always prominent in social affairs, the name Buren became an integral part of that turbulent region as it forged alliances with other families within the region and the nation. Early History of the Beuren familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Beuren research. Another 88 words (6 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Beuren History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Beuren Spelling VariationsOne can encounter great variation in the spelling of surnames: in early times, spelling in general, and thus the spelling of names was not yet standardized; and later, spellings would change with branching and movement of families. Variations of the name Beuren include Buren, Burren, Buerren, Buerrin, Bueren, Beuren, Burenn, Burend, Burent, Beurin, Bueren and many more. Early Notables of the Beuren familyMore information is included under the topic Early Beuren Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Migration of the Beuren familyMany Germans emigrated across the Atlantic to seek better lives in North America. This great migration began in the middle of the 17th century and continued into the 20th century. Resettlement was particularly attractive to those from Westphalia as a means of escape from poverty and religious persecution. For many Westphalian farmers, the chance to own one's own land was also a major incentive. The process of the widespread colonization of the United States began in 1650, when many immigrants from Germany settled in pockets in Pennsylvania, Texas, New York, Illinois, and California. In Canada, German settlements centered around Ontario and the Prairie provinces. Among them: A Mr. Burren arrived in Virginia in 1623; Anthony Burrin who arrived in Virginia in 1623; Susanna Beurin who was registered in New York City in 1710; Hans Jacob Buerer who arrived in Pennsylvania in 1742.
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- Mary A. Van Beuren, American Republican politician, Presidential Elector for Rhode Island, 1924; Presidential Elector for Rhode Island, 1924 1
- John Van Beuren (1784-1831), American politician, Member of New York State Assembly from New York County, 1829-30 1
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