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![Show Contents]() Brottsorger History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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 Germany
Bavaria, Germany is the ancestral home of the Brottsorger family. The Brottsorger surname evolved as a local name. It is a name for a family that lived in Rothenburg. The Brottsorger family emerged in this area as an aristocratic gentry family and played an instrumental role in the social, economic and political development of the region. In addition, the family acquired a prestigious reputation and elevated its social status by acquiring lands outside the region of Bavaria. Early Origins of the Brottsorger familyThe surname Brottsorger was first found in Rothenburg, where the name Brottsorge was closely identified in early mediaeval times with the feudal society which would become prominent throughout European history. The name would later emerge as a noble family with great influence, having many distinguished branches, and become noted for its involvement in social, economic and political affairs. Early History of the Brottsorger familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Brottsorger research. Another 69 words (5 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Brottsorger History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Brottsorger Spelling VariationsIn the medieval era, many different cultural groups lived in the German states. There are thus many regional variations of German surnames from that era. Westphalians spoke Low German, which is similar to modern Dutch. Many German names carry suffixes that identify where they came from. Others have phrases attached that identify something about the original bearer. Other variations in German names resulted from the fact that medieval scribes worked without the aid of any spelling rules. The spelling variations of the name Brottsorger include Brottsorge, Brottsorg, Brotsorge, Brotsorg, Brotsorger, Brottsorger, Brodsorge, Bruttsorge, Bruttsorg, Brutsorge, Brutsorg, Broettsorge, Broettsorg, Broetsorge, Broetsorg, Bruettsorge, Bruettsorg, Bruetsorge and many more. Early Notables of the Brottsorger familyMore information is included under the topic Early Brottsorger Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Migration of the Brottsorger familyThousands of German settlers came to North America between the mid-17th and mid-20th centuries. The hardships of the long voyage were balanced by the opportunity to escape poverty and religious persecution. The descendents of these settlers still populate the states of Pennsylvania, Texas, New York, Illinois, and California. Many also live in Ontario and the prairie provinces of Canada. An inquiry into the early roots of North American families has revealed a number of immigrants bearing the name Brottsorger or a variant listed above: settlers who traveled to and established themselves along the eastern seaboard of the United States and in Canada during the 18th and 19th centuries.
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