Braunschweig History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Germany

Early Origins of the Braunschweig family

The surname Braunschweig was first found in Brunswick, where the name was anciently associated with the tribal conflicts of the area. They declared allegiances to many nobles and princes of early history, lending their influence in struggles for power and status within the region. They branched into many houses, and their contributions were sought by many leaders in their search for power.

Early History of the Braunschweig family

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Braunschweig Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Brunswick, Brunswicke, Brunswich, Brunswyck and many more.

Early Notables of the Braunschweig family

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Braunschweig migration to the United States +

Braunschweig Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

Jakob Friedrich Braunschweig, who arrived in America in 1845 1
Johann Friedrich Wilhelm Braunschweig, who landed in America in 1845 1
Johann Gottfried Ludwig Braunschweig, who arrived in America in 1845 1
John M Braunschweig, who landed in Ohio in 1869 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)