| ![Show Contents]() Benzing History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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Etymology of BenzingWhat does the name Benzing mean? Medieval Austria is the ancient homeland of the Benzing family. Austria, which was originally home to a Celtic people, was conquered by the Roman Empire in about 15 BC Following the fall of Rome, Austria was repeatedly invaded by barbarian tribes, such as the Vandals, Visigoths, and Huns, who swept in from the east. During the 5th and 6th centuries, the Alemanni, Avars and Slavs settled Austria. The Avars were defeated in 785 by the Frankish Emperor Charlemagne, who set up the East Mark, which later became known as the Österreich. Austria was ruled by the Babenburger dynasty until 1278, when they were succeeded by the Hapsburg dynasty, which ruled Austria until the 20th century. Early Origins of the Benzing familyThe surname Benzing was first found in Austria, where the name was closely identified in early mediaeval times with the feudal society which would become prominent throughout European history. The name would later emerge as a noble family with great influence, having many distinguished branches, and become noted for its involvement in social, economic and political affairs. Early History of the Benzing familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Benzing research. Another 126 words (9 lines of text) covering the years 1766 and 1839 are included under the topic Early Benzing History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Benzing Spelling VariationsOne can encounter great variation in the spelling of surnames: in early times, spelling in general, and thus the spelling of names was not yet standardized; and later, spellings would change with branching and movement of families. Variations of the name Benzing include Benz, Benns, Bennze, Benze, Bennse, Bense, Bensz and others. Early Notables of the Benzing familyAnother 42 words (3 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Benzing Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
| Benzing migration to the United States | + |
Austria was made a republic after the First World War. The Austro-Hungarian Empire was broken up by the Treaty of Versailles and many of its people found themselves in the new nation of Czechoslovakia. Many other Austrians and expatriate Austrians made their way to North America in the 20th century. Most landed in Philadelphia, later continuing on to the states of Ohio, Texas, Illinois, California, New York, and Maryland. Some Austrian settlers also went to western Canada and Ontario. Research into the origins of individual families in North America revealed records of the immigration of a number of people bearing the name Benzing or a variant listed above:
Benzing Settlers in United States in the 19th Century- Adam Benzing, who settled in New York, NY in 1848
- Anna Benzing, who arrived in North America in 1848
- Elisabeth Benzing, aged 25, who arrived in New York, NY in 1848 1
- Jacques Benzing, aged 26, who landed in New York, NY in 1848 1
- Susanne Benzing, aged 11, who arrived in New York, NY in 1848 1
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- 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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