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![Show Contents]() Boseckel History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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The ancient roots of the Boseckel family are found in the German state of Bavaria. The Boseckel surname, was a local name, for someone who lived in Nuremberg, in the Bavarian part of Western Germany. The prestigious Boseckel family played an integral part in the social, economic and political development in the Nuremberg region. In medieval times, when land proprietorship and management were the sole source of wealth and power, the Boseckel family became members of the gentry. They possessed vast estates and enjoyed the splendors of the feudal court. Early Origins of the Boseckel familyThe surname Boseckel was first found in Nuremberg, where the name Bossecker emerged in mediaeval times as one of the notable families of the region. From the 13th century on, the surname was identified with the great social and economic evolution which made this territory a landmark contributor to the development of the nation. Early History of the Boseckel familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Boseckel research. Another 70 words (5 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Boseckel History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Boseckel 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 Boseckel include Bossecker, Bosecker, Bossecher, Bossekker, Bosseker, Bosekker, Boseker, Bosseck, Bosaker, Bosacker, Bossaker, Bossicher, Boseckel, Boseckell, Boseckele, Bossechel, Bosecken, Bossecken, Bossekken and many more. Early Notables of the Boseckel familyMore information is included under the topic Early Boseckel Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Migration of the Boseckel 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 Boseckel surname or a spelling variation of the name include: Edward Bosaker who arrived in Virginia in 1636; Jacob Bossaker who arrived in Pennsylvania in 1732; Herman M. Bosseck settled in Philadelphia in 1804.
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