Bosen History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
Early Origins of the Bosen family
The surname Bosen was first found in Austria, where the name Besan was closely identified in early mediaeval times with the feudal society of early 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.
Early History of the Bosen family
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Bosen Spelling Variations
Spelling variations of this family name include: Besan, Bessan, Besann, Besanne, Bessane, Bessanne, Bessans, Besand, Besant, Basan, Baesan, Bassan, Baessan, Basann, Baesann, Bassane, Baessane, Bassanne, Baessanne, Bassans, Baessans, Basands, Baesands, Basant, Baesant, Bessen, Bassent, Bassen and many more.
Early Notables of the Bosen family
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Bosen migration to New Zealand +
Emigration to New Zealand followed in the footsteps of the European explorers, such as Captain Cook (1769-70): first came sealers, whalers, missionaries, and traders. By 1838, the British New Zealand Company had begun buying land from the Maori tribes, and selling it to settlers, and, after the Treaty of Waitangi in 1840, many British families set out on the arduous six month journey from Britain to Aotearoa to start a new life. Early immigrants include:
Bosen Settlers in New Zealand in the 19th Century
- Martin Bosen, aged 20, a machinist, who arrived in Wellington, New Zealand aboard the ship "Celaeno" in 1871
- Martha A. Bosen, aged 20, who arrived in Wellington, New Zealand aboard the ship "Celaeno" in 1871
- Ole Bosen, aged 34, a farm labourer, who arrived in Wellington, New Zealand aboard the ship "England" in 1872 1
- Anna Bosen, aged 44, who arrived in Wellington, New Zealand aboard the ship "England" in 1872 1
- Bertram Olaf Bosen, aged 12, who arrived in Wellington, New Zealand aboard the ship "England" in 1872 1
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