and Anhalt, where the name Bissingen emerged in mediaeval times as one of the notable families of the region. The family von Bissing is believed to have originally come from the Italian region of Savoy, later settling in Meissen at the estate of Seegenstadt. From the 14th century the surname was identified with the great social and economic evolution which made this territory a landmark contributor to the development of the nation.
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Another 295 words (21 lines of text) covering the years 1813, 1816, 1647 and 1746 are included under the topic Early Bissingene History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Spelling variations of this family name include: Bissingen, Bissinger, Bisingen, Bisinggen, Bissinggen, Bissingenn, Bissingenne, Bissingene, Bissingel, Bissingele, Bissingle, Bisingel, Bisingele, Bisinger, Bisingle, Bisingger, Bisinggel, Bisinggele, Bisinggle, Bissingger, Bissinggel, Bissinggele, Bissinggle, Bissingenner, Bissingennel, Bissingennele, Bissingennle and many more.
Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Hans Jerg Bisinger who arrived in America in 1748; Valentin Bissinger who was recorded as having arrived in America in 1807; Konrad Bissinger who arrived in America in 1832.