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Early Origins of the Beiswanger family

The surname Beiswanger was first found in Swabia, where the name Bieswang 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 new estates which combined with their great contributions to society, elevated their social status.

Early History of the Beiswanger family

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Beiswanger Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Bieswang, Bieswange, Bieswanger, Bieswangg, Bieswangger, Beiswang, Beiswange, Beiswanger, Beiswangg, Beiswangger, Bischwang, Bischwange, Bischwanger, Bischwangg, Bischwangger and many more.

Early Notables of the Beiswanger family

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Migration of the Beiswanger family

Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Peter Biswanger arrived in Philadelphia in 1730; Erhard Biswanger settled in Philadelphia, Pa. in 1846; Ottmar Biswanger came to Philadelphia in 1850.


Contemporary Notables of the name Beiswanger (post 1700) +

  • George Beiswanger (b. 1928), American educator and government official

Halifax Explosion
  • Master Everett Allister  Beiswanger (1917-1917), Canadian resident from Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada who died in the Halifax Explosion (1917) 1
  • Mrs. Lula Grifin  Beiswanger (1882-1917), Canadian resident from Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada who died in the Halifax Explosion (1917) 1
  • Mr. E. Hugh  Beiswanger (1884-1917), Canadian resident from Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada who died in the Halifax Explosion (1917) 1
  • Master Kenneth H.  Beiswanger (1915-1917), Canadian resident from Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada who died in the Halifax Explosion (1917) 1


  1. Halifax Explosion Book of Remembrance | Maritime Museum of the Atlantic. (Retrieved 2014, June 23) . Retrieved from https://maritimemuseum.novascotia.ca/what-see-do/halifax-explosion/halifax-explosion-book-remembrance


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