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![Show Contents]() Berntorff History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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 Germany
Bavaria, Germany is the ancestral home of the Berntorff family. The Berntorff surname evolved as a local name for a family that 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 Berntorff family declared their loyalty to many different noblemen and princes who sought their support in the conflicts of the day. Consequently, the Berntorff family made a vital contribution to the ancient German traditions of military initiation, legality, and chivalry. Early Origins of the Berntorff familyThe surname Berntorff 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 Berntorff familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Berntorff research. Another 148 words (11 lines of text) covering the years 1506 and 1521 are included under the topic Early Berntorff History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Berntorff 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 Berntorff 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 Berntorff familyMore information is included under the topic Early Berntorff Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Migration of the Berntorff familyThousands of German settlers came to North America between the mid-17th and mid-20th centuries. The hardships of the long voyage were balanced by the opportunity to escape poverty and religious persecution. The descendents of these settlers still populate the states of Pennsylvania, Texas, New York, Illinois, and California. Many also live in Ontario and the prairie provinces of Canada. An inquiry into the early roots of North American families has revealed a number of immigrants bearing the name Berntorff or a variant listed above: C. W. Berndorff, who arrived in New York, NY in 1862.
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