The surname Barresi was first found in Lower Saxony, where the name Bar was anciently associated with the tribal conflicts of the area. They declared allegiances to many nobles and princes of early history, lending their influence in struggles for power and status within the region. They branched into many houses, and their contributions were sought by many leaders in their search for power.
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Early History of the Barresi family
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Barresi Spelling Variations
Spelling variations of this family name include: Bar, Barr, Barre, Bars, Barres, Ber, Baer, Berr, Baerr, Berre, Baerre, Bers, Baers, Berres and many more.
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Early Notables of the Barresi family
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Migration of the Barresi family
Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Anna Bar settled in Carolina in 1739; Elias Bar arrived in Philadelphia, Pa. in 1751; Heinrich Bar came to Lancaster, Pa. in 1709; Johannes Bar, age 40.
Contemporary Notables of the name Barresi (post 1700)
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John Barresi (b. 1975), American sport kite flier and designer
Dorothy Barresi (b. 1957), American poet from Buffalo, New York
Paul Barresi (b. 1949), American actor, film director, a former private investigator
Joe Barresi, American record engineer and producer
Jamie Barresi, Canadian current head coach of the University of Ottawa's football team, the Ottawa Gee-Gees
Wesley Barresi (b. 1984), South African born first-class cricketer
Phillip Anthony Barresi (b. 1955), Australian politician, Member of the Australian Parliament for Deakin (1996-2007)
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