| ![Show Contents]() Bahemes History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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Early Origins of the Bahemes familyThe surname Bahemes was first found in Germany, where the name Behem became noted for its many branches with the region, each house acquiring a status and influence which was envied by the princes of the region. Over time, the family became a power unto themselves and were elevated to the ranks of nobility. Early History of the Bahemes familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Bahemes research. Another 64 words (5 lines of text) covering the years 1436 and 1507 are included under the topic Early Bahemes History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Bahemes Spelling VariationsIn 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 Bahemes include Behem, Behemm, Beheme, Behemme, Behemms, Behemes, Behen, Beham, Behamm, Behame, Behamme, Behamms, Behams, Behaim, Bahem, Baehem, Bahemm, Baehemm, Baheme, Baeheme, Bahemme, Baehemme, Bahemms, Baehemms, Bahemes, Baehemes, Bahen, Baehen, Baham, Baeham, Bahamm, Baehamm, Bahame, Baehame, Bahamme, Baehamme, Bahamms, Baehamms, Bahames and many more. Early Notables of the Bahemes familyMore information is included under the topic Early Bahemes Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Migration of the Bahemes familyAn examination of many early immigration records reveals that people bearing the name Bahemes arrived in North America very early: Coneradt Behen arrived in Philadelphia, Pa. in 1732; Maria Christiana Behan came to Philadelphia in 1732; Thomas Behen, age 36; settled in New York City in 1822.
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