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Early Origins of the Breidenbach family

The surname Breidenbach was first found in Hessen, where the name was closely identified in the early period of history with the feudal society which would become prominent throughout Europe. The name would later emerge as an influential noble family, having many distinguished branches, and well known for its involvement in social, economic and political affairs.

Early History of the Breidenbach family

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Breidenbach Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Breitenstein, Britenstine, Bridenstine, Bridenstein, Breitenberg, Breittenberg, Breitenberge, Breidenbergs, Breidenbberg, Breitenbach, Breidenbach, Breidenstein, Breitenberger, Breitenbuck, von Riedt and many more.

Early Notables of the Breidenbach family

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United States Breidenbach migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Breidenbach Settlers in United States in the 18th Century
  • Johann Breidenbach, who arrived in Pennsylvania in 1765
  • John Breidenbach, who arrived in Pennsylvania in 1765 [1]
  • Adam Breidenbach, who settled in North America in 1776
  • Guillaume Breidenbach, who arrived in America in 1783
Breidenbach Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
  • Eckhard and Hannche Breidenbach who arrived in America in 1852 and 1853 respectively
  • Eckhard Breidenbach, who arrived in America in 1852 [1]
  • Hannche Breidenbach, aged 22, who landed in America in 1853 [1]
  • Hannche Breidenbach, who arrived in America in 1853

Contemporary Notables of the name Breidenbach (post 1700) +

  • H. L. Breidenbach, American politician, Burgess of Boyertown, Pennsylvania, 1929 [2]
  • Frederick C. Breidenbach (1875-1955), American politician, Mayor of Newark, New Jersey, 1922-25 [2]
  • Warren C Breidenbach, Assistant Clinical Professor of surgery (Plastic and Reconstructive) at the University of Louisville


  1. 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)
  2. The Political Graveyard: Alphabetical Name Index. (Retrieved 2016, February 1) . Retrieved from http://politicalgraveyard.com/alpha/index.html


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