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![Show Contents]() Baessnart History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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 Germany
Bavaria, Germany is the ancestral home of the Baessnart family. The Baessnart surname evolved as a local name. It is a name for a family that lived in Bavaria. The Baessnart family became prominent in local affairs and as a result, it acquired a distinguished reputation among the other noble families in Bavaria. Early Origins of the Baessnart familyThe surname Baessnart was first found in Bavaria, where the name Besnard made a great early contribution to the feudal society of early Europe. The name Besnard became prominent in local affairs and branched into many houses where family members continued to play important roles in the savage tribal and national conflicts which resulted as each group sought to maximize its power and status in an ever changing territorial profile. Early History of the Baessnart familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Baessnart research. Another 83 words (6 lines of text) covering the year 1783 is included under the topic Early Baessnart History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Baessnart Spelling VariationsIn the medieval era, many different cultural groups lived in the German states. There are thus many regional variations of German surnames from that era. Westphalians spoke Low German, which is similar to modern Dutch. Many German names carry suffixes that identify where they came from. Others have phrases attached that identify something about the original bearer. Other variations in German names resulted from the fact that medieval scribes worked without the aid of any spelling rules. The spelling variations of the name Baessnart include Besnard, Besnarde, Besnart, Besnarte, Bessnard, Bessnarde, Bessnart, Bessnarte, Basnard, Basnarde, Basnart, Basnarte, Bassnard, Bassnarde, Bassnart, Bassnarte, Baesnard, Baesnarde, Baesnart, Baesnarte, Baessnard, Baessnarde, Baessnart and many more. Early Notables of the Baessnart familyMore information is included under the topic Early Baessnart Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Migration of the Baessnart familyThousands of German settlers came to North America between the mid-17th and mid-20th centuries. The hardships of the long voyage were balanced by the opportunity to escape poverty and religious persecution. The descendents of these settlers still populate the states of Pennsylvania, Texas, New York, Illinois, and California. Many also live in Ontario and the prairie provinces of Canada. An inquiry into the early roots of North American families has revealed a number of immigrants bearing the name Baessnart or a variant listed above: Rene Besnart and Francoise Besnard both of whom arrived in Montreal, Que. in 1653; and other settlers who established themselves along the eastern coast of the United States and in Canada during the 18th and 19th centuries..
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