The surname Braetz was first found in Baden, where the name was anciently associated with the tribal conflicts of the area. They declared allegiances to many nobles and princes of early history, lending their influence in struggles for power and status within the region. They branched into many houses, and their contributions were sought by many leaders in their search for power. The distinguished Bretz family held a family seat in Swabia.
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Early History of the Braetz family
This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Braetz research. Another 96 words (7 lines of text) covering the years 1774 and 1863 are included under the topic Early Braetz History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
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Braetz Spelling Variations
Spelling variations of this family name include: Bretz, Bretzenheim, Bretzingen and others.
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Early Notables of the Braetz family
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Migration of the Braetz family
Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Antonius Bretz, who came to Lancaster, PA in 1764; Friedrich Bretz, who arrived in New Orleans in 1867; Elizabeth Bretz, who arrived in Ontario in 1871.
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