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![Show Contents]() Bittelmaier History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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The German state of Bavaria is the ancestral home of the Bittelmaier family. Bittelmaier is a local name. Bittelmaier is a name for someone who lived in Bavaria. During medieval times, the Bittelmaier family was extraordinarily prominent in this region and it contributed to the development of ancient Germanic traditions and customs, such as military initiation, legality, and chivalry. In the Middle Ages, many succeeding branches of the Bittelmaier family obtained lands in distant regions in the German Empire or in foreign countries. The Bittelmaier family was extremely involved in Bavarian local affairs and consequently, it acquired a distinguished reputation. Early Origins of the Bittelmaier familyThe surname Bittelmaier was first found in Bavaria, where the name Bittlmayr made an important early contribution to the feudal society of early Europe. The Bittlmayr family became prominent in local affairs and branched into many houses where family members continued to play significant 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 Bittelmaier familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Bittelmaier research. Another 70 words (5 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Bittelmaier History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Bittelmaier Spelling VariationsMany cultural groups lived in the German states in medieval times. Each had its own dialect and traditions, and unique variations of popular names. Low German, which is similar to contemporary Dutch, was spoken in Westphalia. German names are characterized by additions such as regional suffixes and phrases that tell something about the origin or background of its original bearer. Further contributing to the variation in German names was the fact that there were no spelling rules in medieval times: scribes recorded names according to their sound. The recorded spelling variations of Bittelmaier include Bittlmayr, Bittlemayer, Bitlemayr, Bitlemayer, Bittlmeyer, Bittlmair, Bittlmeier, Biddlmayr, Biddlmayer, Biddlemayer, Biddlemeyer, Biddlmair, Biddlmeier and many more. Early Notables of the Bittelmaier familyMore information is included under the topic Early Bittelmaier Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Migration of the Bittelmaier 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 Bittelmaiers to arrive in North America, and among them were: 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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