The surname Bergers was first found in the northern provinces which would later form Prussia, where the name came from humble beginnings but gained a significant reputation for its contribution to the emerging mediaeval society. It later became more prominent as many branches of the same house acquired distant estates, some in foreign countries, always elevating their social status by their great contributions to society.
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Early History of the Bergers family
This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Bergers research. Another 118 words (8 lines of text) covering the years 1584, 1608, 1656, 1777, 1804 and 1838 are included under the topic Early Bergers History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
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Bergers Spelling Variations
One 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 Bergers include Berger, Bergher, Bergger, Burger, Burgher and others.
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Early Notables of the Bergers family
Notable figures of the time with the name Bergers were Andreas Berger (1584-1656), a German composer whose works featured in the collection of J. S. Bach, the son-in-law of the English emigre musician William Brade.
Ludwig Berger was a remarkable pianoforte-player and gifted composer, born... Another 44 words (3 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Bergers Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
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Migration of the Bergers family
Much of German history has been shaped by the state of Prussia. It was an enduring military power until after the Second World War. At that time, the state was abolished altogether and its land divided between the Soviet Union, Poland, East Germany and West Germany. While some Prussians were content to remain in those countries, others moved away, many of them migrating to North America. They entered the United States mostly through Philadelphia, moving on to Ohio, Texas, Illinois, California, New York, and Maryland. Others went to Canada, settling on the prairies and in the province of Ontario. Among those of this surname listed in various historical records were: Anders Berger, age 25; who came to New York City in 1849; Casper Berger, age 30; arrived in Philadelphia, Pa. in 1738; Jacob Berger settled in Philadelphia in 1753.
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