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![Show Contents]() Besnaerd History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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The ancient roots of the Besnaerd family are found in the German state of Bavaria. The Besnaerd surname, was a local name, for someone who lived in Bavaria. The Besnaerd family became prominent in local affairs and as a result, it acquired a distinguished reputation among the other noble families in Bavaria. Early Origins of the Besnaerd familyThe surname Besnaerd was first found in Bavaria, where the name Besnard made a great early contribution to the feudal society of early Europe. The name Besnard 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 Besnaerd familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Besnaerd research. Another 83 words (6 lines of text) covering the year 1783 is included under the topic Early Besnaerd History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Besnaerd 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 Besnaerd include Besnard, Besnarde, Besnart, Besnarte, Bessnard, Bessnarde, Bessnart, Bessnarte, Basnard, Basnarde, Basnart, Basnarte, Bassnard, Bassnarde, Bassnart, Bassnarte, Baesnard, Baesnarde, Baesnart, Baesnarte, Baessnard, Baessnarde, Baessnart and many more. Early Notables of the Besnaerd familyMore information is included under the topic Early Besnaerd Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Migration of the Besnaerd 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 Besnaerd surname or a spelling variation of the name include: Rene Besnart and Francoise Besnard both of whom arrived in Montreal, Que. in 1653; and other settlers who established themselves along the eastern coast of the United States and in Canada during the 18th and 19th centuries..
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