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![Show Contents]() Berrufe History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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The German state of Bavaria is the ancestral home of the Berrufe family. Berrufe is a local name, first used as a surname for someone who lived in Bavaria. The family name Berrufe can be traced back to the Middle Ages, when Bavaria was a region characterized by court intrigue and heroic battles over power and prestige. The Berrufe family was involved in the ancient feuds between noble families, who competed for domination of the territory. In this era of rapidly changing political allegiances, the Berrufe family aligned itself with many different noble families and their support was sought by many leaders in their search for power. Early Origins of the Berrufe familyThe surname Berrufe was first found in Bavaria, where the name Beruff 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 several leaders in their quest to maximize their power. Early History of the Berrufe familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Berrufe research. Another 117 words (8 lines of text) covering the years 1787 and 1792 are included under the topic Early Berrufe History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Berrufe 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 Berrufe include Beruff, Berueff, Berueffe, Berufe, Beruffe, Beruth, Beruthe, Beruthe, Berrufe, Berruffe, Berruth, Berruthe, Baruff and many more. Early Notables of the Berrufe familyMore information is included under the topic Early Berrufe Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Migration of the Berrufe 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 Berrufes to arrive in North America, and among them were: Charles Beruff, who arrived in America in 1849.
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