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![Show Contents]() Bassnard History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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 Germany
The German state of Bavaria is the ancestral home of the Bassnard family. Bassnard is a local name, first used as a surname for someone who lived in Bavaria. The Bassnard 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 Bassnard familyThe surname Bassnard 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 Bassnard familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Bassnard research. Another 83 words (6 lines of text) covering the year 1783 is included under the topic Early Bassnard History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Bassnard 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 Bassnard 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 Bassnard familyMore information is included under the topic Early Bassnard Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Migration of the Bassnard familyEuropean migration to North America began in the mid-17th century and continued unabated until the mid-20th. Many Bavarians made the long trip to escape poverty or persecution based on their religious beliefs. The chance for tenant farmers to own their own land was also a major drawing card. They settled all across the United States in Pennsylvania, Texas, New York, Illinois, and California. Many came to Canada also, settling in Ontario and the prairie provinces. Analysis of immigration records has shown some of the first Bassnards to arrive in North America, and among them were: 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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