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![Show Contents]() Bartelles History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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Bavaria, Germany is the original homeland of the Bartelles family. Bartelles is a patronymic name, a type of surname that derived from the given name of the father of the original bearer. Bartelles was derived from the Old German word Bartolomaeus (Bartholomew), which means farmer. Additionally, the name is associated with the famous Saint Bartholomaeus (St. Bartholomew), who was one of the Apostles. Bartelles is also a nickname type of surname which was originally derived from the Old German word "barta," which means battle-axe, and was a warrior nickname. During the Middle Ages, when feudalism, chivalry, and knighthood characterized Europe, heroic battles over power and prestige were fought between the noble families. In an age of rapidly changing political and religious alliances, the Bartelles family declared their loyalty to many different nobles and princes who sought their support in the conflicts of the day. Consequently, the Bartelles family made a vital contribution to the ancient German traditions of military initiation, legality, and chivalry. Early Origins of the Bartelles familyThe surname Bartelles was first found in Bavaria, where the name Bartels 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. Early History of the Bartelles familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Bartelles research. Another 99 words (7 lines of text) covering the years 1685, 1707 and 1836 are included under the topic Early Bartelles History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Bartelles Spelling VariationsMany cultural groups lived in the German states in medieval times. Each had its own dialect and traditions, and unique variations of popular names. Low German, which is similar to contemporary Dutch, was spoken in Westphalia. German names are characterized by additions such as regional suffixes and phrases that tell something about the origin or background of its original bearer. Further contributing to the variation in German names was the fact that there were no spelling rules in medieval times: scribes recorded names according to their sound. The recorded spelling variations of Bartelles include Bartels, Bartells, Bartell, Bartelle, Bartelles, Barthels, Barthel and many more. Early Notables of the Bartelles familyMore information is included under the topic Early Bartelles Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Migration of the Bartelles familyGerman settlers were among the most common to come to North America between the mid-17th and mid-20th centuries. Poverty and religious persecution drove many Bavarians to make this long trek. tenant farmers were also enticed by the prospect of owning land. From east to west, these German immigrants populated the United States, settling in Pennsylvania, Texas, New York, Illinois, and California. Ontario and the prairie provinces of Canada also provided homes to many. Early settlers bearing the Bartelles surname or a spelling variation of the name include: Jonas Bartelsz who, accompanied by his wife and two children, arrived in New York in 1660; Cornelis Bartels came to New Netherlands in 1660; Heinrich Bartel, along with his wife Anna Catherine and their two children, arrived in New York in 1709.
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