The name Buerner emerged in Pomerania, a territory of Germany and a maritime province of Prussia. Pomerania is bounded on the south by Brandenburg, on the west by Mecklenburg, and on the east by Poland. During the 5th century, Pomerania was settled by Pommern, a Slavic tribe. Pommern, which means on the sea, became the name of this region during the reign of the Charlemagne.
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Early Origins of the Buerner family
The surname Buerner was first found in Mecklenburg, where the name was closely identified in early mediaeval times with the feudal society which would shape European history. The name would later emerge as a noble family with great influence, having many distinguished branches, and become noted for its involvement in social, economic and political affairs.
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Early History of the Buerner family
This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Buerner research. Another 255 words (18 lines of text) covering the years 1194, 1400, 1568, 1590, 1683 and 1753 are included under the topic Early Buerner History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
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Buerner Spelling Variations
Spelling variations of this family name include: Barner, Baerner, Berner and others.
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Early Notables of the Buerner family
Prominent bearers of the name Buerner at this time were Christian Frederick Boerner (1683-1753), German professor of theology at Leipzig who once held the Codex Boernerianus, a manuscript of the New Testament... Another 31 words (2 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Buerner Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
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Migration of the Buerner family
Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Johannes Barner, who arrived in Philadelphia, in 1749. Zacharias Barner, age 30; settled in America in 1776; and Jacob Barner came to New York City in 1820..
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