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![Show Contents]() Boehnen History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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Bavaria, Germany is the original homeland of the Boehnen family. Boehnen is a patronymic name, a type of surname that derived from the given name of the father of the original bearer. Boehnen was derived from the Germanic personal name Bono, which is in turn derived from the Old Nordic word bon, which means demand or petition. Early Origins of the Boehnen familyThe surname Boehnen was first found in Bavaria, where the family contributed greatly to the development of an emerging nation. Early History of the Boehnen familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Boehnen research. Another 80 words (6 lines of text) covering the years 1640, 1718 and 1835 are included under the topic Early Boehnen History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Boehnen Spelling VariationsIn the medieval era, many different cultural groups lived in the German states. There are thus many regional variations of German surnames from that era. Westphalians spoke Low German, which is similar to modern Dutch. Many German names carry suffixes that identify where they came from. Others have phrases attached that identify something about the original bearer. Other variations in German names resulted from the fact that medieval scribes worked without the aid of any spelling rules. The spelling variations of the name Boehnen include Bohn, Bohen, Boehn, Bohenn, Bohne, Bohene, Bohenne, Boen, Boene, Boenn, Boenne, Boehne and many more. Early Notables of the Boehnen familyMore information is included under the topic Early Boehnen Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Migration of the Boehnen 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 Boehnens to arrive in North America, and among them were: Betu Bohn, who, according to immigration lists, was the first Bohn member to arrive in North America, settling in Pennsylvania in 1728; Adam Bohn, aged 27.
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