Bremmer History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsThe German surname Bremmer emerged in the lands that formed the modern state of Lower Saxony, which is presently bordered by the North Sea, the Hartz mountains and the Elbe and Ems rivers. Lower Saxony was previously a medieval Saxon dukedom. The name Bremmer, which is a local surname, reveals that the original bearer of the name once lived, held land, or was born in this beautiful region of Lower Saxony. Early Origins of the Bremmer familyThe surname Bremmer was first found in the county of Oldenburg, where the name became noted for its many branches with the region, each house acquiring a status and influence which was envied by the princes of the region. In their later history the family became a power unto themselves and were elevated to the ranks of nobility as they grew into this most influential family. The name Bremen was applied to people who originated from the Free City of Bremen, first chosen as a residence by the bishop Willehad in 787. Early History of the Bremmer familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Bremmer research. Another 83 words (6 lines of text) covering the years 1707, 1801, 1830 and 1865 are included under the topic Early Bremmer History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Bremmer Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Bremer, Bremmer, Bremerr, Bremert, Bremen, Bremener, Bremner and many more. Early Notables of the Bremmer familyMore information is included under the topic Early Bremmer Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
Some of the first settlers of this family name were: Bremmer Settlers in United States in the 17th Century
Bremmer Settlers in United States in the 18th Century
Bremmer Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
Emigration to New Zealand followed in the footsteps of the European explorers, such as Captain Cook (1769-70): first came sealers, whalers, missionaries, and traders. By 1838, the British New Zealand Company had begun buying land from the Maori tribes, and selling it to settlers, and, after the Treaty of Waitangi in 1840, many British families set out on the arduous six month journey from Britain to Aotearoa to start a new life. Early immigrants include: Bremmer Settlers in New Zealand in the 19th Century
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