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Early Origins of the Bockhorn family

The surname Bockhorn was first found in Swabia, where the name Bockhorn became noted for its many branches within the region, each house acquiring a status and influence which was envied by the princes of the region. In their later history the name became a power unto themselves and were elevated to the ranks of nobility as they grew into this most influential family.

Early History of the Bockhorn family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Bockhorn research. Another 74 words (5 lines of text) covering the years 1670 and 1801 are included under the topic Early Bockhorn History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Bockhorn Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Buchhorn, Buchorn, Buchhorn, Bukkehorn, Burkhorn, Burkhorne, Bockhorne, Buckhorn, Bockhorn, Buckorne, Buchorn, Buckorn, Buckhorne, Beuchhorn, Beuchorn, Beuchorne and many more.

Early Notables of the Bockhorn family

Joseph Buckshorn (fl. 1670), Dutch painter, a native of the Netherlands, who settled in London in 1670, and was much employed by Sir Peter Lely in painting his draperies and accessories. "He also painted portraits, imitating his master's manner with no...
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Bockhorn migration to the United States +



Bockhorn Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
  • Johan Bockhorn, who arrived in America in 1832
  • Joh W Bockhorn, who arrived in North America in 1832 1


  1. 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)


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