Beyersdorff History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Germany

Etymology of Beyersdorff

What does the name Beyersdorff mean?

The German state of Silesia is the glorious birthplace of the distinguished surname Beyersdorff. In the medieval era, Germany was fragmented and inhabited by numerous Barbarian tribes, who fought amongst themselves for control of the land. The ancient dukedom of Silesia derived its name from the Germanic tribe named the Silingers, who occupied Silesia between the 2nd and the 6th centuries.

Early Origins of the Beyersdorff family

The surname Beyersdorff was first found in Saxony, where the name became noted for its many branches within the region.

Early History of the Beyersdorff family

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Beyersdorff Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Beyersdorf, Beyersdorp, Beyersdorff, Beyersdorpp, Bayersdorf, Bayersdorp, Bayersdorff, Bayersdorpp, Beiersdorf, Beiersdorp, Beiersdorff, Beiersdorpp, Bayersdorfe, Bayersdorffe, Baiersdorf, Baiersdorff, Baiersdorp and many more.

Early Notables of the Beyersdorff family

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Beyersdorff migration to the United States +

Beyersdorff Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

Nicolaus Beyersdorff, who arrived in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in 1804 1

Sources +

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)