| ![Show Contents]() Bundsen History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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Early Origins of the Bundsen familyThe surname Bundsen was first found in Prussia, where the family came from humble beginnings but gained a significant reputation for its contribution to the emerging mediaeval society. It later became more prominent as many branches of the same house acquired new estates, often beyond the original region which, combined with their contributions to society, succeeded in elevating their social status. Early History of the Bundsen familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Bundsen research. Another 66 words (5 lines of text) covering the years 1791, 1857 and 1860 are included under the topic Early Bundsen History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Bundsen 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 Bundsen include Bunsen, Bunssen, Bunnsen, Bunsenn, Buntsen, Bundsen, Bunser, Bunsel, Bunsele, Bunsle, Bunsser, Bunssel, Bunssele, Bunnser, Bunnsel and many more. Early Notables of the Bundsen familyMore information is included under the topic Early Bundsen Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Migration of the Bundsen familyPrussia played an extremely influential role in shaping modern German history. It remained a part of Germany until after the Second World War. Prussia was divided among the Soviet Union, Poland, East Germany and West Germany. Many Prussians became residents of these new countries after the War, and many migrated to other parts of Germany or Europe, as well as to North America. In the United States, the majority of settlers landed in Philadelphia, and moved on to Ohio, Texas, Illinois, California, New York, and Maryland. Many German settlers also migrated to Canada, particularly to Ontario and the Prairies. Amongst the settlers in North America with this distinguished name Bundsen were George Bunsen, who settled in Clare County, Illinois in 1839; Conrad Bunsen, who settled in Illinois in 1856; Gustav Bunsen, who arrived in Allegany County in 1883.
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