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![Show Contents]() Ahrensdorf History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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The German surname Ahrensdorf emerged in the lands that formed the powerful German state of Prussia, which at one time was an immense German territory that stretched from France and the Low Countries to the Baltic sea and Poland. After the fall of the Roman Empire, the German territories were inhabited by a variety of Barbarian tribes. The borders of the Barbarian kingdoms changed frequently, but the region that became known as Prussia was roughly divided between the areas of Brandenburg-Prussia, West Prussia, and East Prussia. West Prussia, where the distinguished surname Ahrensdorf was born, was nestled between Brandenburg and East Prussia on the Vistula River. It is famous for its ancient cities, such as Danzig, which is renowned for its culture and fine displays ofRenaissance art and architecture. Early Origins of the Ahrensdorf familyThe surname Ahrensdorf was first found in the Mark region of Germany, where the family contributed to the prosperity of the area. Many nobles and princes of early history sought the family's influence in their struggle for political power and status within the region. The family founded numerous branches, many of which acquired manors and estates in surrounding regions. The ancestral manor and estate, built in the early 13th century, was called "Ahrensdorf" and was located in the Templiner region of the Uckermark, north of Berlin. Early History of the Ahrensdorf familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Ahrensdorf research. Another 87 words (6 lines of text) covering the year 1790 is included under the topic Early Ahrensdorf History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Ahrensdorf 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 Ahrensdorf include Arenstorf, Ahrenstorf, Arenstorph, Arenstorfe, Arenstorphe, Arenstorff, Arenstorffe, Arnstorph, Ahrensdorf, Arensdorf and many more. Early Notables of the Ahrensdorf familyAnother 30 words (2 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Ahrensdorf Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Migration of the Ahrensdorf familyThe state of Prussia was a great influence on the shape of modern Germany. After the Second World War, Prussia's land was divided among the Soviet Union, Poland, East Germany and West Germany and the state was abolished. Some Prussians remained in those countries after the war, while many others migrated to North America in search of a new start. Philadelphia was their primary point of entry to the United States, after which many of them moved on to Ohio, Texas, Illinois, California, New York, and Maryland. A large number of Prussians also migrated to Ontario and the prairie provinces as United Empire Loyalists. Analysis of immigration records has shown some of the first Ahrensdorfs to arrive in North America, and among them were: Philip Heinrich Ahrendorf, who arrived in Philadelphia in 1753 at the age of 38.
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