| ![Show Contents]() Bueren History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
Etymology of BuerenWhat does the name Bueren mean? The name Bueren is derived from the Middle Higher German word "bur," which meant "cottage" or "dwelling place." Early Origins of the Bueren familyThe surname Bueren was first found in Westphalia, where this family name became a prominent contributor to the development of the district from ancient times. Always prominent in social affairs, the name Buren became an integral part of that turbulent region as it forged alliances with other families within the region and the nation. Early History of the Bueren familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Bueren research. Another 88 words (6 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Bueren History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Bueren Spelling VariationsOne can encounter great variation in the spelling of surnames: in early times, spelling in general, and thus the spelling of names was not yet standardized; and later, spellings would change with branching and movement of families. Variations of the name Bueren include Buren, Burren, Buerren, Buerrin, Bueren, Beuren, Burenn, Burend, Burent, Beurin, Bueren and many more. Early Notables of the Bueren familyMore information is included under the topic Early Bueren Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
| Bueren migration to the United States | + |
Many Germans emigrated across the Atlantic to seek better lives in North America. This great migration began in the middle of the 17th century and continued into the 20th century. Resettlement was particularly attractive to those from Westphalia as a means of escape from poverty and religious persecution. For many Westphalian farmers, the chance to own one's own land was also a major incentive. The process of the widespread colonization of the United States began in 1650, when many immigrants from Germany settled in pockets in Pennsylvania, Texas, New York, Illinois, and California. In Canada, German settlements centered around Ontario and the Prairie provinces. Among them were:
Bueren Settlers in United States in the 19th Century- Carl Bueren who arrived in New York City in 1852
- Carl Bueren, aged 29, who landed in New York, NY in 1852 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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