Show ContentsBriesen History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

Early Origins of the Briesen family

The surname Briesen was first found in Silesia, where the name contributed greatly to the development of an emerging nation which would later play a large role in the tribal and national conflicts of the area. In later years the name branched into many houses, each playing a significant role in the local social and political affairs.

Early History of the Briesen family

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Briesen Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Brieser, Briesen and others.

Early Notables of the Briesen family

Notables of the period with the surname Briesen were

  • Friedrich Eduard Briesen, who as governmental advisor for the bishopric of Muenster was elevated to the Prussian nobility in 1840


United States Briesen migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Briesen Settlers in United States in the 18th Century
  • Pelagie Delanoyer Briesen, who settled in Wisconsin in the 1700s
  • Louis Briesen, who settled in Wisconsin in the 1700s
Briesen Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
  • Pelagie Briesen, who settled in America in 1855


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