Berent History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Germany

Early Origins of the Berent family

The surname Berent was first found in Saxony, where the name Behrent 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 Berent family

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Berent Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Behrend, Behrent, Behrente, Behrentes, Behren, Behrens, Behrend, Behrends, Behrens, Berent, Berend, Berends and many more.

Early Notables of the Berent family (pre 1700)

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Berent migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Berent Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

Carolina Berent, who arrived in New York in 1850 [1]
Friederike Berent, who landed in New York in 1850 [1]

Berent migration to Canada +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Berent Settlers in Canada in the 19th Century

Jos Berent, who arrived in Quebec in Quebec in 1868

Citations +

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)