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![Show Contents]() Betenbechen History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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The ancient roots of the Betenbechen family are found in the German state of Bavaria. The Betenbechen surname, was a local name, for someone who lived in Bavaria. The family acquired a prestigious reputation in this area and increased its influence as branches of the same house purchased new lands, often in areas beyond Bavaria. The acquisition of new estates, combined with their numerous contributions to German culture and society, made the Bettenbecks prosperous members of the area's landed gentry. Early Origins of the Betenbechen familyThe surname Betenbechen was first found in Bavaria, where the name Bettenbecken came from humble beginnings but gained a significant reputation for its contribution to the emerging mediaeval society. The influence of the family increased as branches of the same house acquired new estates, often in new areas beyond Bavaria. The acquisition of new estates, combined with their great contributions to society, succeeded in elevating their social status. Early History of the Betenbechen familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Betenbechen research. Another 83 words (6 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Betenbechen History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Betenbechen 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 Betenbechen include Bettenbecken, Betenbecken, Bettenbechen, Bettenbeken, Betenbechen, Betenbeken, Bettinbecken, Bettenbecker, Bettenbeckel, Bettenbeckele, Bettenbeckle, Betenbecker, Betenbeckle, Betenbeckel, Betenbeckele, Bettenbecher, Bettenbechel, Bettenbechele, Bettenbechle, Bettenbeker, Bettenbekel, Bettenbekele, Bettenbekle, Betenbecher, Betenbechel, Betenbechele and many more. Early Notables of the Betenbechen familyMore information is included under the topic Early Betenbechen Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Migration of the Betenbechen 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 Betenbechen surname or a spelling variation of the name include: Michael Bedenbaugh, who arrived in South Carolina in 1752.
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