The surname Bassewitz was first found in Mecklenburg, where the name became noted for its many branches with the region, each house acquiring a status and influence which was envied by the princes of the region. In their later history the name became a power unto themselves and were elevated to the ranks of nobility as they grew into this most influential family. There was a Knight Bassewitz who lived near Rostock in the middle of the 14th century.
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Early History of the Bassewitz family
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Bassewitz Spelling Variations
Spelling variations of this family name include: Bassewitz, Basewitz, Bassewittz, Basewitz, Bassewitts, Basewitts, Bassewitze and many more.
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Early Notables of the Bassewitz family
Prominent bearers of the name Bassewitz at this time were
Ulrich von Bassewitz (d. 1715), who rose to eminence in the Swedish military, and held the rank of general
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Bassewitz migration to the United States
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Some of the first settlers of this family name were:
Bassewitz Settlers in United States in the 18th Century
Joachim Hieron Von Bassewitz, who settled in North America in 1775
Bassewitz migration to the United States 
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