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Early Origins of the Bothner family

The surname Bothner was first found in Mecklemburg, where the name Bothmar 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 and branches, some in foreign countries, always elevating their social status by their great contributions to society.

Early History of the Bothner family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Bothner research. Another 77 words (6 lines of text) covering the year 1713 is included under the topic Early Bothner History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Bothner Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Bothmar, Bothmarr, Botmar, Bothmer, Bothmare, Bothmarre, Bothemar, Bothemare, Bothemer and many more.

Early Notables of the Bothner family

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United States Bothner migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Bothner Settlers in United States in the 18th Century
  • Ludwig Bothner, who arrived in Pennsylvania in 1737 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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