Baessler History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Switzerland

Early Origins of the Baessler family

The surname Baessler was first found in Basel, where the name Basler came from humble beginnings but gained a significant reputation for its contribution to the emerging mediaeval society. It later became more prominent as branches of the house acquired estates in new areas which, combined with their great contributions to society, served to elevate their social status.

Early History of the Baessler family

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Baessler Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Basler, Basller, Baseler, Baseller, Bassler, Basseler, Basseller, Baselen, Baeseler, Beseler, Baselar, Baeselar, Beseler, Baeselen, Beselen, Baessler, Bessler, Baesseler and many more.

Early Notables of the Baessler family

Samuel Besler (1574-1625), German composer who served as Kantor of St. Bernhard's in Breslau. His work was wide ranging and included carols and graces as well as works for double choirs in celebration of state occasions. His brother Simon (1583 -1633) was also a composer, specializing in simple...
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Baessler migration to the United States +

Baessler Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

Christian Baessler, who arrived in New York in 1854
Christian Baessler, aged 27, who arrived in New York in 1854 1

Sources +

Filby, P. William, Meyer, Mary K., Passenger and immigration lists index : a guide to published arrival records of about 500,000 passengers who came to the United States and Canada in the seventeenth, eighteenth, and nineteenth centuries. 1982-1985 Cumulated Supplements in Four Volumes Detroit, Mich. : Gale Research Co., 1985, Print (ISBN 0-8103-1795-8)