The colorful history of Saxony provides a glimpse at the oldest origins of the Birkholtz family. In the medieval era, the German lands were inhabited by a variety of Barbarian tribes. The ancient dukedom of Saxony derived its name from the Germanic tribe name the Saxons who inhabited the territory after the fall of the Roman Empire.
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Early Origins of the Birkholtz family
The surname Birkholtz was first found in Saxony, where this family name became a prominent contributor to the development of the district from ancient times. The Birckholtz ancestral seat was located in the district of Stendal in Altmark. From here members moved to Mittelmark, Neumark, Saxony, Silesia, Pomerania, and Sweden. They acquired a large number of prominent estates in these regions. Always prominent in social affairs, the name became an integral part of that turbulent region as it emerged to form alliances with other families within the Feudal System and the nation.
Early History of the Birkholtz family
This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Birkholtz research. Another 143 words (10 lines of text) covering the year 1400 is included under the topic Early Birkholtz History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
Birkholtz Spelling Variations
Spelling variations of this family name include: Birckholtz, Birckeholtz, Birkholtz, Birkeholtz, Birchholtz and many more.
Early Notables of the Birkholtz family
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Migration of the Birkholtz family
Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Ernestine Birkholz, who came to Wisconsin in 1887; Henriette Birkholz, who came to New York, NY in 1875; Joh. Dorothee Luise Birkholz, who came to America in 1865.
