The German state of
Prussia, which reached the zenith of its power in the late 19th century, is the glorious birthplace of the distinguished surname Baeshefle. In the medieval era, after the fall of the
Roman Empire, the German lands were inhabited by a variety of Barbarian tribes. The borders of the Barbarian kingdoms changed frequently, but the region that became known as
Prussia was roughly divided between the areas of
Brandenburg-Prussia,
West Prussia, and
East Prussia. The colorful history of
Brandenburg-Prussia provides a glimpse at the oldest origins of the Baeshefle family.
Early Origins of the Baeshefle family
The surname Baeshefle was first found in
Prussia, where the family made a great early contribution to the
feudal society of early Europe.
Early History of the Baeshefle family
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Baeshefle Spelling Variations
In the medieval era, many different cultural groups lived in the German states. There are thus many regional variations of German surnames from that era.
Westphalians spoke Low German, which is similar to modern Dutch. Many German names carry suffixes that identify where they came from. Others have phrases attached that identify something about the original bearer. Other variations in German names resulted from the fact that medieval scribes worked without the aid of any spelling rules. The
spelling variations of the name Baeshefle include Beschefer, Bescheffer, Bescheferr, Beshefer, Besheffer, Besheferr, Beschefen, Beschefel, Beschefele, Beschefle, Bescheffen, Bescheffel, Bescheffele, Bescheffle, Beshefen, Beshefel, Beshefele, Beshefle, Besheffen, Besheffel, Besheffele and many more.
Early Notables of the Baeshefle family (pre 1700)
Prominent bearers of the family name Baeshefle during this time period were Thierry Beschefer, sometimes given as "Theodore", (1630-1711), a Jesuit missionary and became the superior of the Canadian mission; and Jacques Beschefer, a Prussian lieutenant, who received his diploma on January 18, 1705. He owned...
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Migration of the Baeshefle family to the New World and Oceana
Much of German history has been shaped by the state of
Prussia. It was an enduring military power until after the Second World War. At that time, the state was abolished altogether and its land divided between the
Soviet Union, Poland, East
Germany and West
Germany. While some Prussians were content to remain in those countries, others moved away, many of them migrating to North America. They entered the United States mostly through Philadelphia, moving on to Ohio, Texas, Illinois, California, New York, and Maryland. Others went to Canada, settling on the prairies and in the province of Ontario. Among those of this surname listed in various historical records were: Aba. H. Basch, who settled in New York, NY in 1867; Amalie Basch, who arrived in New York, NY in 1859; Catherine Basch, who came to New York, NY in 1861.