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![Show Contents]() Berndorfer History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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The ancient roots of the Berndorfer family are found in the German state of Bavaria. The Berndorfer surname, was a local name, for someone who lived in Bavaria. 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 Berndorfer family declared their loyalty to many different noblemen and princes who sought their support in the conflicts of the day. Consequently, the Berndorfer family made a vital contribution to the ancient German traditions of military initiation, legality, and chivalry. Early Origins of the Berndorfer familyThe surname Berndorfer was first found in Bavaria, where the name Berndorf made a great early contribution to the feudal society of early Europe. The name Berndorf 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 Berndorfer familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Berndorfer research. Another 148 words (11 lines of text) covering the years 1506 and 1521 are included under the topic Early Berndorfer History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Berndorfer Spelling VariationsOne can encounter great variation in the spelling of surnames: in early times, spelling in general, and thus the spelling of names was not yet standardized; and later, spellings would change with branching and movement of families. Variations of the name Berndorfer include Berndorf, Berndorff, Berndorfer, Berndorffer, Burndorf, Burndorff, Berndorphe, Berndorp, Berndorper, Berntorf, Berntorff, Berntorffer, Barndorf, Baerndorf, Barndorff, Baerndorff, Barndorffer, Baerndorffer, Barndorp, Baerndorp, Barndorper, Baerndorper, Barntorf, Baerntorf, Barntorff, Baerntorff, Barntorffer and many more. Early Notables of the Berndorfer familyMore information is included under the topic Early Berndorfer Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Migration of the Berndorfer 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 Berndorfer surname or a spelling variation of the name include: C. W. Berndorff, who arrived in New York, NY in 1862.
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