| ![Show Contents]() Bartsh History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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Germany
Etymology of BartshWhat does the name Bartsh mean? The German state of Bavaria is the ancestral home of the Bartsh family. Bartsh is a local name. Bartsh is a name for someone who lived in Bavaria. The surname Bartsh is derivative of the German surname Bercht, which itself is a shortened form of the name Berthold. However, the precursor to the name Berthold was the Old German personal name Berhtwald. Early Origins of the Bartsh familyThe surname Bartsh was first found in Bavaria, where the name Bertsch 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 locations which, combined with their great contributions to society, succeeded in elevating their social status. Early History of the Bartsh familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Bartsh research. Another 57 words (4 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Bartsh History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Bartsh Spelling VariationsMany cultural groups lived in the German states in medieval times. Each had its own dialect and traditions, and unique variations of popular names. Low German, which is similar to contemporary Dutch, was spoken in Westphalia. German names are characterized by additions such as regional suffixes and phrases that tell something about the origin or background of its original bearer. Further contributing to the variation in German names was the fact that there were no spelling rules in medieval times: scribes recorded names according to their sound. The recorded spelling variations of Bartsh include Bertsch, Bertsche, Bertche, Bertsh, Bertshe, Bersch, Bersche, Bartsch, Baertsch, Bartsche, Baertsche, Bartche, Baertche, Bartsh, Baertsh, Bartshe, Baertshe, Barsch, Baersch, Barsche, Baersche and many more. Early Notables of the Bartsh familyMore information is included under the topic Early Bartsh Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
| Bartsh migration to the United States | + |
European migration to North America began in the mid-17th century and continued unabated until the mid-20th. Many Bavarians made the long trip to escape poverty or persecution based on their religious beliefs. The chance for tenant farmers to own their own land was also a major drawing card. They settled all across the United States in Pennsylvania, Texas, New York, Illinois, and California. Many came to Canada also, settling in Ontario and the prairie provinces. Analysis of immigration records has shown some of the first Bartshs to arrive in North America, and among them were:
Bartsh Settlers in United States in the 18th Century- Daniel Bartsh, who landed in Pennsylvania in 1767 1
- 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)
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