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

The German state of Silesia is the glorious birthplace of the distinguished surname Beyersdorf. In the medieval era, Germany was fragmented and inhabited by numerous Barbarian tribes, who fought amongst themselves for control of the land. The ancient dukedom of Silesia derived its name from the Germanic tribe named the Silingers, who occupied Silesia between the 2nd and the 6th centuries.

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Spelling variations of this family name include: Beyersdorf, Beyersdorp, Beyersdorff, Beyersdorpp, Bayersdorf, Bayersdorp, Bayersdorff, Bayersdorpp, Beiersdorf, Beiersdorp, Beiersdorff, Beiersdorpp, Bayersdorfe, Bayersdorffe, Baiersdorf, Baiersdorff, Baiersdorp and many more.

First found in Saxony, where the name became noted for its many branches within the region.


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This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Beyersdorf research. Another 169 words(12 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Beyersdorf History in all our PDF Extended History products.

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

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Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Beyersdorf Settlers in the United States in the 19th Century


  • Fanny Beyersdorf, who arrived in New York in 1853

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  • Friedhelm Beyersdorf, German physician with the department of Cardiovascular Surgery at Albert-Ludwigs-University, Freiburg


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