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![Show Contents]() Brausse History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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During that dark period of history known as the Middle Ages, the name of Brausse was first used in Austria. While the patronymic and metronymic surnames, which are derived from the name of the father and mother respectively, are the most common form of a hereditary surname in Germany, occupational surnames also emerged during the late Middle Ages. Many people, such as the Brausse family, adopted the name of their occupation as their surname. However, an occupational name did not become a hereditary surname until the office or type of employment became hereditary. The surname Brausse was an occupational name for a worker at a brewery. Early Origins of the Brausse familyThe surname Brausse was first found in Austria, where the name Braus came from humble beginnings but gained a significant reputation for its contribution to the emerging mediaeval society. It later became more prominent as many branches of the same house acquired estates in new areas which, combined with their great contributions to society, succeeded in elevating their social status. Early History of the Brausse familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Brausse research. Another 92 words (7 lines of text) covering the year 1774 is included under the topic Early Brausse History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Brausse 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 Brausse include Braus, Brause, Brauss, Brausse, Brausser, Browse, Browsse, Brausch, Brauch, Brauchs and many more. Early Notables of the Brausse familyMore information is included under the topic Early Brausse Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Migration of the Brausse familyAfter the First World War, Austria became a republic. The Treaty of Versailles broke up the empire in 1919 and many of the Sudeten Germans were incorporated into the new nation of Czechoslovakia. In the 20th century, many Austrians migrated to other parts of Germany or Europe, as well as to North America. In the United States, the majority of settlers landed in Philadelphia, and moved on to Ohio, Texas, Illinois, California, New York, and Maryland. Many German settlers also migrated to Canada, particularly Ontario and the Prairies. Amongst the settlers in North America with this distinguished name Brausse were Hans Jacob Brauss, who arrived in Philadelphia in 1738; Peter Brauchs who was recorded in Pennsylvania in 1749; Andreas Brauss landed there in 1752; Michael Braucher who arrived in Pennsylvania in 1765.
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