Brockhausen History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Early Origins of the Brockhausen family

The surname Brockhausen was first found in Pomerania, where the family was among the most noted of the region. They declared allegiances to many nobles and princes of early history, lending their influence in struggles for power and status within the region of Cammin. They branched into many houses, and their contributions were sought by many leaders in their search for power.

Early History of the Brockhausen family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Brockhausen research. Another 105 words (8 lines of text) covering the years 1772, 1807, 1808, 1823 and 1829 are included under the topic Early Brockhausen History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Brockhausen Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Brochhausen, Brockhausen, Brochhaussen, Brockhaussen, Brochausen, Brochaussen, Brochhuss, Brochus, Brochhuisen, Brockhaus, Brockhouse and many more.

Early Notables of the Brockhausen family

Carl Friedrich von Brochhausen (d. 1829), who was a Prussian privy councillor. Friedrich Arnold Brockhaus (1772-1823) founded the leading publishing dynasty of the day. His company...
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Brockhausen migration to the United States +

Brockhausen Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

Marie Brockhausen, aged 22, who landed in America, in 1895

Brockhausen Settlers in United States in the 20th Century

Wilhelm Brockhausen, aged 16, who immigrated to America from Iserholm, in 1901
Alfons Brockhausen, aged 45, who immigrated to the United States from Emmerich, Germany, in 1911
William Brockhausen, aged 28, who landed in America, in 1913
Catharina Brockhausen, aged 39, who settled in America from Eich, Germany, in 1920
Leonhard Brockhausen, aged 36, who immigrated to the United States from Oberforstbach, Germany, in 1923

Contemporary Notables of the name Brockhausen (post 1700) +

Frederick Carl Brockhausen Jr. (1858-1929), Danish-born, American cigar maker and trade union activist from Wisconsin