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![Show Contents]() Berwangger History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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 Germany
Bavaria, Germany is the ancestral home of the Berwangger family. The Berwangger surname evolved as a local name for a family that lived in Bavaria. The family name Berwangger 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 Berwangger family was influential to the social and economic development of the region. In an age of rapidly changing political and religious alliances, the bearers of this distinguished name maintained numerous connections with other families in the area. Early Origins of the Berwangger familyThe surname Berwangger was first found in Bavaria, where this family name became a prominent contributor to the development of the district from ancient times. Always prominent in social affairs, the name Berwanger became an integral part of that turbulent region as it emerged to form alliances with other families within the region and the nation. Early History of the Berwangger familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Berwangger research. Another 83 words (6 lines of text) covering the years 1438 and 1480 are included under the topic Early Berwangger History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Berwangger 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 Berwangger include Berwanger, Berwangen, Berwangger, Berwwanger, Berwangere, Berwanggere, Berewanger, Berewangger, Barwanger, Baerwanger, Barwangen, Baerwangen, Barwangger, Baerwangger, Barwwanger, Baerwwanger, Barwangere, Baerwangere, Barwanggere, Baerwanggere, Barewanger, Baerewanger, Barewangger and many more. Early Notables of the Berwangger familyMore information is included under the topic Early Berwangger Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Migration of the Berwangger 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 Berwangger or a variant listed above: Phillip Berwanger who was recorded as having arrived in America in 1853; Peter Berwanger who arrived in New York state in 1857; Peter Joseph Berwanger arrived in North America in 1885.
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