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![Show Contents]() Berstate History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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The surname Berstate is a local name and it is derived from an already existing place name near or in which the original bearer lived or held land. This name is thus a habitation type of name, rather than a topographical name, in which case it would be derived from a nearby physical feature, such as a forest, or stream, or hill. The name Berstate is derived from the Barony of Berstett, located near Strasbourg, slightly east of Berlin. Many German family names were derived from the names of small villages, royal or noble households, and even large religious dwellings and monasteries. Early Origins of the Berstate familyThe surname Berstate was first found in Baden, where the family emerged in mediaeval times as one of the notable families of the region. It is believed that this family was a branch of the ancient Dynasty von Lichtenberg. From the 13th century onwards, the surname was identified with the great social and economic evolution which made this territory a landmark contributor to the development of the nation. Early History of the Berstate familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Berstate research. Another 118 words (8 lines of text) covering the years 1260 and 1773 are included under the topic Early Berstate History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Berstate Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Berstett, Berstette, Berstete, Bersted, Berstedd, Berstedde, Berstedt, Berstatt, Berstatte, Berstate, Berstad, Berstadd, Berstadde and many more. Early Notables of the Berstate familyMore information is included under the topic Early Berstate Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Migration of the Berstate familySome of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Hans Berstad, who settled in South Dakota; Helena Dorthea Berstad, who came to South Dakota; and Iver Johannesen Berstad, who settled in Quebec in 1848..
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