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Early Origins of the Breisach family

The surname Breisach was first found in Austria, where this family name became a prominent contributor to the development of the district from ancient times. Always prominent in social affairs, the name Braisach became an integral part of that turbulent region as it forged alliances with other families within the feudal region and the nation.

Early History of the Breisach family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Breisach research. Another 75 words (5 lines of text) covering the year 1850 is included under the topic Early Breisach History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Breisach Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Braisach, Braiesach, Braisack, Braesach, Braesack, Braysach, Braysack, Breysach, Breysack, Breisach, Breisack, Braisech, Braiseck, Breisech, Breiseck, Braysech, Brayseck, Breysech and many more.

Early Notables of the Breisach family

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Breisach migration to the United States +



Breisach Settlers in United States in the 18th Century
  • Michael Breisach who arrived in Pennsylvania in 1749
  • Michael Breisach, who arrived in Pennsylvania in 1749 1

Contemporary Notables of the name Breisach (post 1700) +

  • Ernst A Breisach, American Professor Emeritus of History at Western Michigan University
  • Paul Breisach (1896-1952), Austrian-born conductor


  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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